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Is the antiseptic benzethonium chloride found is most vaginal powders harmful to vagina or reproductive organs?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Should be safe: If the powder is formulated to be a vaginal powder, it has a safe concentration of the substance. Now, with the caveat that anyone can be allergic to anything, overall benzethonium chloride is a very safe topical antiseptic. If you develop an irritant dermatitis, then just stop the use.

Answered 7/15/2018

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