CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE Dailymed
Generic: antiseptic skin cleanser 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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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
Active ingredient Chlorhexidine gluconate 4% solution
Otc - Purpose Section
Purpose Antiseptic
Indications & Usage Section
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
- Patient preoperative skin preparation:for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery skin wound and general skin cleansing
- Skin wound and general skin cleansing
Warnings Section
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
WARNING: This product can expose you to coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide diethanolamine), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Otc - Stop Use Section
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 ingredients in this product
- in contact with meninges
- in the genital area
- as a preoperative skin preparation of the head or face
When using this product
- keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if placed or kept in the eye during surgical procedures 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 the underlying
condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of the skin Stop use and ask 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.
Dosage & Administration Section
Directions
- use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may causeirritation or chemical burns.
Surgical hand s crub:
- wet hands and forearms with 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 15 seconds
- rinse and dry thoroughly
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
- apply product liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
- repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
Skin wound and general skin cleaning:
- 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 Safety Information
Other information
- store at 68-77ºF (20-25°C)
- avoid excessive heat above 104°F (40°C)
Inactive Ingredient Section
Inactive ingredients cocamide DEA, fragrance, glucono-delta-lactone, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, PEG-75 lanolin, purified water, tridecyl alcohol
Otc - Questions Section
Questions? General Questions? Call 1-800-777-4908 Technical Support? Call 1-800-587-3721
Package Label.principal Display Panel
NDC 68599-5400-2 McKesson Antiseptic Skin Cleanser 4% CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE SOLUTION A non-sterile solution that reduces the number of microorganisms on the skin prior to surgery or patient care. 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) 50 PER BOX FOR SINGLE-USE MFR # 16-CHG15
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