Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Chlorhexidine gluconate solution, 4%

Purposes

Surgical hand scrub

Healthcare personnel handwash

Skin wound and general skin cleanser

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
• skin wound and general skin cleanser: helps reduce bacteria on the skin

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 preparation
• as a patient properative 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 ear drums
• if contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away
• 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 underlying condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of the skin

Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs and lasts for 72 hours. 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

Surgical hand scrub:

Healthcare personnel handwash:

Skin wound and general skin cleanser:

• use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These product 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)
• if swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately

Inactive ingredients

cocamide DEA, cocamine oxide, fragrance, gluconic acid*, gluconolactone*, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol 4%, PEG-75 lanolin, PEG-150 distearate, propylene glycol, quaternium-60, water *contains one or more of these ingredients

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution

NDC:16571-111-12; 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution

NDC:16571-111-24; 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution

NDC:16571-111-48; 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution

NDC:16571-111-95; 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE