Quick answers
- What is Triclosan used for?
- The Drug Facts label of XtraCare Antibacterial Hand Cleanse Fresh Citrus (Rejoice International, Inc.) lists these uses: for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin..
- Do I need a prescription for Triclosan?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Triclosan been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
XtraCare Antibacterial Hand Cleanse Fresh Citrus · Rejoice International, Inc.
Triclosan 3.3 mg/221 mL, soap (topical)
Active ingredient
Purpose Triclosan 0.15%...................................Antibacterial
Purpose
Antibacterial Moisturizing Hand Soap Fresh Citrus Scent Kills the germs Eliminates bacteria on hands Moisturizes the skin
Uses
for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin.
Warnings
When using this product
avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush with water.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
irritation and redness develops.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
pump into hands lather vigorously for at least 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly.
Other information
store at room temperature DISTRIBUTED BY: REJOICE INTERNATIONAL, INC. 48325 BINGHAMPTON DR., NORTHVILLE, MI 48168, USA MADE IN CHINA
Inactive ingredients
i water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamide DEA, sodium chloride, PEG-150 distearate, fragrance, citric acid, glycerin, disodium EDTA, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, fd&c blue no. 1, fd&c yellow no. 5.
— FDA label of XtraCare Antibacterial Hand Cleanse Fresh Citrus, Rejoice International, Inc., effective February 12, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Ecolab · Ecolab Inc.
Triclosan 3 mg/mL, solution (topical)
Active ingredient
Triclosan 0.3%
Purpose
Antiseptic handwash
Uses
for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
in eyes
When using this product
if in eyes, rinse promptly and thoroughly with water discontinue use if irritation and redness develop
Stop use and ask a doctor if
skin irritation or redness occurs for more than 72 hours
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
wet skin and spread a small amount on hands and forearms scrub well, rinse thoroughly and dry
Inactive ingredients
water (aqua), potassium cocoate, alcohol, glycerin, potassium stearate, tetrasodium EDTA, cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, cocamine oxide, fragrance, citric acid, methylparaben, tocopheryl acetate, propylparaben, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, FD&C blue 1, FD&C yellow 5
Questions?
call 1.800.35.CLEAN (352.5326)
— FDA label of Ecolab, Ecolab Inc., effective April 16, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Keystone · Ecolab Inc.
Triclosan 0.3 mg/100 mL, solution (topical)
Active ingredient
Triclosan 0.3%
Purpose
Antiseptic handwash
Uses
for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
in eyes
When using this product
if in eyes, rinse promptly and thoroughly with water discontinue use if irritation and redness develop
Stop use and ask a doctor if
skin irritation or redness occurs for more than 72 hours
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
wet skins and apply a small amount on hands an forearms scrub well, rinse thoroughly and dry
Inactive ingredients
water (aqua), potassium cocoate, alcohol, sodium laureth sulfate, hexylene glycol, boric acid, cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, tetrasodium EDTA, cocamine oxide, fragrance, PEG-75 lanolin, methylparaben, propylparaben, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, FD&C blue 1
Questions?
call 1.800.35.CLEAN (352.5326)
— FDA label of Keystone, Ecolab Inc., effective March 18, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Liquid Hand Cleanse · Rejoice International, Inc.
Triclosan 10 mg/500 mg, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Purpose Triclosan 0.2%......................Antiseptic
Purpose
Health Care Instant Hand Sanitizer - Ice Clear - Extra Enriched with Vitamin E Bead & Aloe Kills 99.9% of Germs without water or towels!
Uses
handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin
Warnings
for external use only. Flammable. Keep away from heat and flame.
Do not use
in the eyes. In case of contact, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
irritation and redness develop and persist for more than 72 hours.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
wet hands thoroughly with product briskly rub hands together until dry supervise children in the use of this product
Inactive ingredients
aloe vera leaf juice, carbomer, glycerin, propylene glycol, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), triethanolamine, water.
— FDA label of Liquid Hand Cleanse, Rejoice International, Inc., effective February 28, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Hand Cleanse - Strawberry Pomegranate · China Ningbo Shangge Cosmetic Technology Corp.
Triclosan 7.5 mg/500 mg, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Purpose Triclosan 0.15%..................................Antibacterial
Purpose
Uses forthe temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints.
Uses
Other information store at 20oC to 25oC (68o to 77oF)
Warnings
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have cough associated with smoking excessive phlegm asthma emphysema persistent or chronic cough
When using this product
do not heat microwafe add to hot water or any container where healing water may cause splattering and result in burns use in eyes or directly on mucous membranes take by mouth or place in nostrils apply to wounds or damaged skin bandage skin Consult a doctor and discontinue use if condition worsesn, persists for more than 1 week or tends to recur.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
see important warnings under "When using this product" adults & children 2 years of age & older: apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. children under 2 years of age: consult a physician.
Inactive ingredients
camphor, carbomer, ethyl alcohol, fd&c blue no.1, isopropyl alcohol, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, sodium hydroxide, water.
— FDA label of Hand Cleanse - Strawberry Pomegranate, China Ningbo Shangge Cosmetic Technology Corp., effective October 2, 2019. See the official label on DailyMed →
XtraCare Foaming Facial Cleanser · Rejoice International
Triclosan 1 mg/237 mg, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Purpose Triclosan 0.25% ........................... Antiseptic
Purpose
XtraCare (oil-free) foaming facial cleanser medicated to kill problem-causing bacteria without overdrying Compare to Clean & Clear® Foaming Facial Cleanser 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) oil free foaming facial cleanser
Uses
to help reduce bacteria on the skin
Warnings
For external use only
When using this product
avoid contact with eyes. if eye contact occurs, immediately flush with water.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
excessive skin irritation develops or condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Keep out of reach of children
if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
mix in hands with water. Work into a foamy later. Smooth over face and neck. Rinse thoroughly.
Other information
Do not store where water may enter bottle. *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson&Johnson, the distributor of clean&clear®foaming facial cleanser. DISTRIBUTED BY: REJOICE INTERNATIONAL INC. NORTHVILLE, MI 48168 USA MADE IN CHINA
Inactive ingredients
water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, cocamide betaine, glycerin, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, fragrance, DMDM hydantoin, disodium EDTA, citric acid, methylparaben, propylparaben, fd&c yellow no.5, d&c red no.33
— FDA label of XtraCare Foaming Facial Cleanser, Rejoice International, effective February 28, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Triclosan 3.3 mg/221 mL · soap (topical) · 4 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| XtraCare Antibacterial Hand Cleanse Fresh Citrus | Rejoice International, Inc. | DailyMed |
| XtraCare Antibacterial Hand Cleanse Mountain Spring | Rejoice International, Inc. | DailyMed |
| XtraCare Antibacterial Hand Cleanse Original | Rejoice International, Inc. | DailyMed |
| XtraCare Antibacterial Hand Cleanse Strawberry Pomegranate | Rejoice International, Inc. | DailyMed |
Triclosan 3 mg/mL · solution (topical) · 3 products
Triclosan 0.3 mg/100 mL · solution (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone | Ecolab Inc. | DailyMed |
Triclosan 10 mg/500 mg · gel (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid Hand Cleanse | Rejoice International, Inc. | DailyMed |
Triclosan 7.5 mg/500 mg · gel (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Cleanse - Strawberry Pomegranate | China Ningbo Shangge Cosmetic Technology Corp. | DailyMed |
Triclosan 1 mg/237 mg · gel (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| XtraCare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Rejoice International | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Rejoice International, Inc.5 products
- Ecolab Inc.4 products
- China Ningbo Shangge Cosmetic Technology Corp.1 product
- Rejoice International1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.