The FDA found hand sanitizers that contain food flavors or fragrances, such as chocolate or raspberry.Beware of alcohol-based hand sanitizers that are packaged in containers that may appear as food or drinks, and of those that contain food flavors or fragrances.(But there is no need to be concerned if your children eat with or lick their hands after using hand sanitizer.) Poison control centers have had an increase in calls about accidental ingestion of hand sanitizer, so it is important that adults monitor young children’s use. Drinking even a small amount of hand sanitizer can cause alcohol poisoning in children.
This is particularly important for young children, especially toddlers, who may be attracted by the pleasant smell or brightly colored bottles of hand sanitizer. Supervise children using hand sanitizer.Use hand sanitizer in a well-ventilated area.Call your doctor or the Poison Help Line at 1-80 if you have a serious reaction to hand sanitizer. Store hand sanitizer out of the reach of pets and children, and kids should use it only with adult supervision. If you use alcohol-based hand sanitizers, read and follow the Drug Facts label, particularly the warnings section. Hand sanitizers are regulated as over-the-counter (OTC, or nonprescription) drugs by the U.S. If you use alcohol-based hand sanitizers, keep these safety tips in mind. Do not use hand sanitizer if your hands are visibly dirty or greasy wash your hands with soap and water instead. Do not wipe or rinse off the hand sanitizer before it dries.
Rub the hand sanitizer all over your hands, making sure to get between your fingers and on the back of your hands. If soap and water are not available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend using alcohol-based hand sanitizers containing at least 60% alcohol to help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. We can help stop the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases by washing our hands regularly with soap and water for 20 seconds – especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing our nose. Watch "Safely Using Hand Sanitizer" video below.
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