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Drug Facts



Active ingredient

Chlorhexidine gluconate solution, 2%


Purpose

Surgical hand scrub

Healthcare personnel handwash


Uses

  • surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
  • healthcare personnel handwash: handwash to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease

Warnings

For external use only

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

  • if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredients in this product

When using this product 

  • keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if permitted to enter and remain in the eye or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated ear drums.
  • if contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away
  • do not use routinely if you have wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin 

Stop use and ask a 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.


Directions

Surgical hand scrub

Healthcare personnel handwash

  • use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.
  • use full strength
  • do not dilute

Other information

  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat (above 104°F/40°C)
  • for additional information, see Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
  • for emergency medical information in USA and Canada, call 1.800.328.0026
  • for emergency medical information worldwide, call 1.651.222.5352 (in the USA)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Inactive ingredients cocamide DEA, cocamine oxide, fragrance, gluconic acid*, gluconolactone*, hydroxyehtylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol 4%, PEG-75 lanolin, PEG-150 distearate, propylene glycol, quaternium-60, water

*contains one or more of these ingredients


OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions? call 1.866.781.8787, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.