ChloraPrep One-Step Dailymed
Generic: chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol 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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Warning. Flammable. Keep Away From Fire Or Flame
Keep away from fire or flame.
To reduce risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY:
- do not use 26-ml applicator for head and neck surgery or on an area smaller than 8.4 in. × 8.4 in. Use a smaller applicator instead.
- solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors
- avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. Wet hair is flammable.
- do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair)
- do not allow solution to pool
- remove wet materials from prep area
Active Ingredients
Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v
Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v
Purposes
Antiseptic
Antiseptic
Use
for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.
Warnings
For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. To reduce the risk of fire; PREP CAREFULLY:
- do not use 26-mL applicator for head and neck surgery
- do not use on an area smaller than 8.4 in. x 8.4 in. Use a smaller applicator instead.
- solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors
- avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. Wet hair is flammable.
- do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser)
until solution is completely dry (minimum of
3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair)
- do not allow solution to pool
- remove wet materials from prep area
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
on patients allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product - for lumbar puncture or in contact with the meningea
- on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser
When using this product
keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious or permanent injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact a doctor.
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.
- use in a well ventilated area
- maximal treatment area for one applicator is approximately
13.2 in. x 13.2 in. (1126 cm 2). Do not use 26-ml applicator
for area smaller than 8.4 in. x 8.4 in. Use a smaller
applicator instead,
- do not use 26-ml applicator for head and neck surgery
- remove applicator from package; do not touch sponge
- hold applicator with the sponge down. Pinch wing
only once to activate the ampules and release the antiseptic.
- wet the sponge by pressing and releasing the sponge
against the treatment area until liquid is visible on the skin
- completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic
- dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): use gentle
repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds
- moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use gentle
repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes
- do not allow solution to pool; tuck prep towels to absorb
solution, and then remove
- allow solution to completely dry (minimum of 3
minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair). Do not
blot or wipe away.
- discard the applicator after a single use along with any
portion of the solution not required to cover the prep area.
It is not necessary to use the entire amount available.
Other Information
- store between 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
- avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40 °C (104 °F)
Inactive Ingredient
USP purified water
Questions?
- www.chloraprep.com
- call 1-800-523-0502 (M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST)
Package Label: 26ml Applicators Non-sterile Solution: Clear, Hi-lite Orange, Scrub Teal
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