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Generic: chlorhexidine gluconate 4% is used for the treatment of Candidiasis, Oral Periodontal Diseases Skin Diseases, Infectious Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections

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Active Ingredient


Chlorhexidine gluconate 4% Solution

Purpose


Antiseptic

Uses

  • surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
  • healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
  • skin wound and general skin cleansing

Warnings


For external use only

Allergy alert:

This product may cause a severe allergic reaction. Sypmtoms may include:
  • wheezing/difficulty breathing
  • shock
  • facial swelling
  • hives
  • rash

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Do not use

  • if you of the patient is allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product
  • in contact with meninges
  • in the genital area

When using this product

  • keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if permitted to enter and remain in the eye or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated eardrums.
  • if solution should contact these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water
  • wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin should not be routinely treated
  • repeated general skin cleansing of large body areas should not be done except when advised by a health care provider

Stop use and ask a doctor if


irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children.


If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.

Surgical hand scrub:
  • wet hands and forearms under running water
  • scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 mL of product and a wet brush, paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces
  • a separate nail cleaner may be used
  • rinse thoroughly
  • wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of product and rinse under running water
  • dry thoroughly

Healthcare personnel handwash:
  • wet hands with water
  • dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for about 15 seconds
  • rinse and dry thoroughly

Skin wound and normal skin cleansing:
  • thoroughly rinse the area to be cleaned with water
  • apply the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently
  • rinse again thoroughly

Other Information

  • store at 20-25° C (68-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Inactive Ingredients


cocamide DEA, fragrance, glucono-delta-lactone, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, PEG-75 lanolin, purified water, tridecyl alcohol.

Questions Or Comments?


call 1-800-925-4733

Other Safety Information


Laundering/Cleaning Instructions: Chlorhexidine gluconate skin cleansers will cause stains if used with chlorine-releasing products, such as chlorine bleach. Rinse completely and use only non-chlorine detergents.

W ARNING: This product contains a chemical (cocamide DEA) known to the State of California to cause cancer.

‡Walgreens Pharmacist Survey Study, November 2014

‡‡This product is not manufactured or distributed by Mölnlycke Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Hibiclens®.

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Package Label And Principal Display Panel


Well at Walgreens

NDC 0363-1061-08

Walgreens Pharmacist Recommended‡

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% Solution/Antiseptic/Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser

Compare to the active ingredient in Hibiclens®‡‡

8 FL OZ. (237 mL)

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

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Well at Walgreens

NDC 0363-1061-16

Walgreens Pharmacist Recommended‡

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% Solution/Antiseptic/Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser

Compare to the active ingredient in Hibiclens®‡‡

16 FL OZ. (473 mL)

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

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Walgreens

Dye-Free Antiseptic

Foaming Skin Cleanser

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4% SOLUTION /

ANTISEPTIC / ANTIMICROBIAL SKIN CLEANSER

Compare to Hibiclens® active ingredient

NDC 0363-1061-18

DYE FREE

Surgical hand scrub

Healthcare personnel handwash

Skin wound & general skin cleansing

18 FL OZ (532 mL)

4WA18FM1061LBL









Carton


NDC 0363-1061-15

Walgreens, Co.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% Solution

Antiseptic Skin Cleansing Kit

Distributed by:

Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.,

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

4WAL15INNERCTN

0.5 FL OZ (15 mL)









Lidstock


NDC 0363-1061-15

Walgreens, Co.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% Solution

Antiseptic Skin Cleansing Kit

Distributed by:

Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.,

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

4WAL15LIDSTOCK

0.5 FL OZ (15 mL)





Packet


NDC 0363-1061-15

Walgreens, Co.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% Solution

Antiseptic Skin Cleansing Convenience Kit

Distributed by:

Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.,

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

4WAL15PACKET 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL)





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