ChloraPrep® Swabsticks

Active ingredients

Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v

Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v

Purposes

Antiseptic

Use

for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery or injection. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.

Warnings

For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame.

do not use with electrocautery procedures

Allergy alert:

This product may cause a severe allergic reaction.

Symptoms may include:

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

wheezing/difficulty breathing
shock
facial swelling
hives
rash

Do not use

on patients allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product
for lumbar puncture or in contact with the meninges
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.
maximal treatment area for one applicator is approximately 2.5 in. x 2.5 in. (42 cm 2)
tear pouch at side notch to reveal applicator handles. Do not touch foam applicator tip. Place foam flat side down on the treatment area.
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. Allow the area to air dry for approximately 30 seconds. Do not blot or wipe away.
moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use gentle repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes. Allow the area to air dry for approximately 1 minute. 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 ºC (59-86 °F)
avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40 ºC (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)

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