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Animal NDC 50989-915-24 Chlorhex

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Animal Product Information

Field Name Field Value
Animal NDC Code 50989-915-24
Proprietary Name Chlorhex What is the Proprietary Name?
The proprietary name also known as the trade name is the name of the product chosen by the medication labeler for marketing purposes.
Non-Proprietary Name Chlorhexidine Gluconate What is the Non-Proprietary Name?
The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
Labeler Name Vedco Inc.
Product Type Otc Animal Drug
Usage Information
     Wet coat thoroughly with water and work sufficient shampoo over as large an area as will allow a mild lather to develop.  Then proceed to lather another area.  When the entire coat is treated, allow to stand 5 minutes.  Rinse thoroughly with water.  Repeat procedure if necessary.
Active Ingredient(s)
  • Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Marketing Category UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER What is the Marketing Category?
Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.

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Chlorhex Animal Product Labeling Information

The product labeling information includes all published material associated to a drug. Product labeling documents include information like generic names, active ingredients, ingredient strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, usage, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

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Active Ingredient(S)



 Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1%


Purpose:



 An antiseptic cleansing shampoo


Use:



 For use on dogs, cats & horses


Warnings:



 Avoid Contact with eyes


Precautions:



 For topical use only on dogs, cats and horses


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



 Keep out of reach of children


Directions For Use:



 Wet coat thoroughly with water and work sufficient shampoo over as large an area as will allow a mild lather to develop.  Then proceed to lather another area.  When the entire coat is treated, allow to stand 5 minutes.  Rinse thoroughly with water.  Repeat procedure if necessary.


For Animal Use Only



 For animal use only


Storage:



 Store product at room temperature, protected from light.


Indications:



 For dermatological conditions where an antiseptic cleansing and deodorizing formulation may be of benefit.  Also for routine shampooing of normal animals.


Inactive Ingredients:



 Citric Acid, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #5, Fragrance, Laurel Glucoside, (Magnesium Chloride + Magnesium Nitrate + Methyl Chloro Isothiazoline + Methyl Isothiazolinone), Purified Water


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ChlorHex Shampoo

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