Scrub, Scrub-Stat, Foam Safe, Micro-Guard Dailymed
Generic: chlorhexidine gluconate
Go PRO for all pill images
Active Ingredient
Chlorhexidine gluconate solution, 4%
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. 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 preparation
- as a patient preoperative skin preparation (especially on the head or face)
- 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 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 healthcare 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 with water
- scrub for 3 minutes with 4 full pumps (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 with water
- wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of the product and rinse under running water
- dry thoroughly
Healthcare personnel handwash:
- wet hands with water
- dispense 4 full pumps (about 5 mL) of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 30 seconds
- rinse and dry thoroughly
Skin wound and general skin cleanser:
- thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed 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 between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- avoid excessive heat (above 104°F/40°C)
Inactive Ingredients
cocamide DEA, cocamine oxide, fragrance, gluconic acid*, gluconolactone*, isopropyl alcohol 4%, PEG-75 lanolin, PEG-150 distearate, propylene glycol, quaternium-60, water *contains one or more of these ingredients
Questions Or Comments?
Call 1-800-581-2528 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT.
Representative Label And Principal Display Panel
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Foaming Solution
4%
Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
NDC 42939-125-26
4 fl oz (118 mL)
Non-Sterile.
For External Use only.
Manufactured by: AVA Inc., Willowbrook IL 60527 Made in USA
Issued: 07/2024.
Keep from freezing.
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.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including amides, coco, n,n-bis(hydroxyethyl) and 2,2’-iminodiethanol which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
DISCLAIMER:
"This tool does not provide medical advice, and is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, treatment or diagnosis. Call your doctor to receive medical advice. If you think you may have a medical emergency, please dial 911."
"Do not rely on openFDA to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. We may limit or otherwise restrict your access to the API in line with our Terms of Service."
"This product uses publicly available data from the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services; NLM is not responsible for the product and does not endorse or recommend this or any other product."
PillSync may earn a commission via links on our site
