OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredient Chlorhexidine gluconate solution, 4%
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purposes
Surgical hand scrub Healthcare personnel handwash Skin wound and general skin cleanser
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
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 SECTION
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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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 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 an underlying condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of the skin
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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.
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.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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 products may cause irritation or chemical burns.
- use full strength
- do not dilute
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
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 INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients
cocamide DEA, cocamine oxide, fragrance, gluconic acid*, gluconolactone*, hydroxyethyl cellulose, 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 or comments?
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PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 0404-0175-02
Maxiclens TM
Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
(Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4%)
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Distributed By
HENRY SCHEIN INC.
135 Duryea Road
Melville, NY 11747 USA
Net Contents
32 fl oz (1 qt)(946-mL)
Made in U.S.A.
Product Made in U.S.A. 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 coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide diethanolamine), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov