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Generic: chlorhexidine gluconate 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

Purposes


surgical hand scrub

healthcare personnel handwash

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

Warnings


For external use only


Allergy alert: This product may cause a severe allergic reaction.

Symptoms 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 are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product

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
  • do not use routinely if you have wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin

OTC - STOP USE SECTION


Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION


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 with water
  • scrub for 3 minutes with about 2.0 cubic inches 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 2.0 cubic inches of product and rinse under running water
  • dry thoroughly

Healthcare personnel handwash:

  • wet hands with water
  • dispense about 1.5 cubic inches of product into cupped hands, wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds, and rinse under running water
  • dry 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, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, PEG-75 lanolin, purified water, tridecyl alcohol

Questions Or Comments?


call 1-800-453-4538

Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM EST

Principal Display Panel Box Label


NDC 17271-505-01

BD E-Z Scrubâ„¢

Chlorhexidine

Gluconate 4% Solution

Antiseptic

REF 372402

Foreign Patents and Patents Pending.

U.S. Patents 6,053,369 - 6,308,866

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

32 fl oz (946 mL)

Principal Display Panel Box Label


NDC 17271-505-02

BD E-Z Scrubâ„¢

Chlorhexidine

Gluconate 4% Solution

Antiseptic

REF 372412

Foreign Patents and Patents Pending.

U.S. Patents 6,427,875

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

32 fl oz (946 mL)

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