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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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Drug Facts

Active Ingredient


Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution

Purpose


Antiseptic

Uses

  • healthcare personnel handwash:helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
  • patient preoperative skin preparation:preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery
  • skin wound and skin cleansing

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 awau

Do Not Use

  • if you or the patient is allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient 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 permenent 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 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 under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.

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 procedurefor an additional 2 minuted and dry with a sterile towel

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

Other Information

  • store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF)

Inactive Ingredients


citric acid, cocamide DEA, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, purified water

Questions Or Comments?


call 1-800-587-3721

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST

Recent Major Changes Section


Directions and Uses updated

Package Label.principal Display Panel


NDA 0116-1021-04

DYNA-HEX 2 ®

(Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution)

Antiseptic

Contains: 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

For single-use

Net Contents: 4 fl oz (118 mL)

Distributed By: Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. Mount Prospect, IL 60056 2BLDY04BTLLBLF



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