Isopropyl Alcohol

Information about Isopropyl Alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol uses

Isopropyl Alcohol is used to prevent infections.

How isopropyl alcohol works

Isopropyl alcohol belongs to the class of medications called as antibacterial disinfectants. It acts by killing the bacteria thereby preventing the infection.

Common side effects of isopropyl alcohol

Burning sensation, Itching

Available Medicine for Isopropyl Alcohol

    Expert advice for Isopropyl Alcohol

    • Do not apply on irritated skin.
    • Avoid direct contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
    • Do not apply over large areas of the body.
    • Inform your doctor if symptoms do not disappear after 7 days of use.
    • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
    • Do not take if allergic to isopropyl alcohol or any of its ingredients.

    Frequently asked questions for Isopropyl Alcohol

    Isopropyl Alcohol

    Q. Does isopropyl alcohol freeze or evaporate?
    Isopropyl alcohol doesn't freeze but evaporates
    Q. Does isopropyl alcohol kill mold, fungus, lice?
    Isopropyl alcohol kills most of the fungus but not spores/mold or lice.

    Content on this page was last updated on 16 March, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)