Use Hand Sanitizer in Well-ventilated Areas

The U.S. FDA issued a Drug Safety Communication regarding hand sanitizers on June 22, 2021, warning that symptoms such as headache, nausea, and dizziness can occur after applying alcohol-based hand sanitizers to the skin and inhaling the vapors that linger.

The FDA has reviewed case reports and cases from calls to U.S. poison control centers of adverse events after applying alcohol-based hand sanitizers to the skin. While most cases resulted in minor or minimal effects, some cases resulted in treatment by a health care professional.

'Consumers should use hand sanitizer in a well-ventilated area,' says the FDA.