Quickmend
.09 mg/9mL · Liquid
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Benzethonium Chloride
- Made by
- Equibal, Inc.
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2025-12-17
Protect against cold sore/fever blisters.
- Treats cold sores/fever blisters.
For external use only. There may be a brief, very cold sensation on first application. If sore worsens or does not improve, contact a health care professional.
All warnings ↓- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- Treats cold sores/fever blisters.
- For the pain, tingling, itching, and burning associated with cold sores.
- May be used as an antiseptic to help clean or dry cold sores and fever blisters.
- May also be used for other skin irritations or minor burns to soothe, cool and relieve itching.
From the official label · 2025-12-17 · DailyMed
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- For adults and children 2 years and older.
- Intended to be used at first indications of a cold sore.
- Clean and dry affected area.
- Apply QuickMend™ with a small piece of clean tissue or swab.
- Best when used at first sign of outbreak.
- Use 3 to 4 times during the day.
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Other warnings
- For external use only. There may be a brief, very cold sensation on first application. If sore worsens or does not improve, contact a health care professional.
- Avoid contact with eyes. Do not swallow.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Keep away from children
Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or call a poison control center.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
What kind of medicine it is
Protect against cold sore/fever blisters.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
- Other Ingredients:
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Chamomilla (Matricaria Recutita) Extract, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Dimethicone, Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Oil, Menthyl Lactate, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium,-37, Rosemary(Rosmarinus Officinalis) Leaf Oil, Stearic Acid, Water (Aqua), Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) Extract.
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
- Other:
- Call us toll free at 1 (800) 247-2405 Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST. Equibal Labs®, Unionville, NY 10988. Retain this package for directions and information. Other:
- Store in a cool dark area. Not to exceed 78°F (26°C)
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.
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Details
| Made by | Equibal, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Benzethonium Chloride |
| Strength | .09 mg/9mL |
| Form | Liquid |
| Route | Topical |
| Packs | 4.5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP |
| NDC | 53228-230 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.