FDA Label for Bactoshield Chg
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Bactoshield Chg Product Label
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient
Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution
Purpose
Antiseptic
Uses
- surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
- healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
- patient preoperative skin preparation: preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery
- skin wound and general skin cleansing
Warnings
For external Use Only
This product may cause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms may include:
- wheezing/difficulty breathing
- shock
- facial swelling
- hives
- rash
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do Not Use
- if you or the patient is allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product
- in contact with meninges
- in the genital area
- as a preoperative skin preparation of the head or face
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 solution should contact these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water
- 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 advised by a health care provider
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.
- wet hands and forearms under running water for 30 seconds. Clean fingernails using a nailstick or similar cleaner.
- scrub for 1.5 minutes with about 8 mL of product with or without a wet brush paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and skin between the fingers
- rinse thoroughly under running water for 30 seconds
- wash for an additional 1.5 minutes with 8 mL of product and rinse under running water for 30 seconds
- dry thoroughly
- wet hands with water
- dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds
- rinse and dry thoroughly
- apply product liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
- repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
- thoroughly rinse the area to be cleaned with water
- apply the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently
- rinse again thoroughly
Surgical hand scrub:
Healthcare personnel handwash:
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
Skin wound and general skin cleaning:
Other Information
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
Inactive Ingredients
citric acid, cocamide DEA, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, purified water
Questions Or Comments?
call 1-800-587-3721
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST
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.
Packaging
SCJ Professional
Healthcare
Bactoshield
CHG 2%
NDC 11084-038-03
Surgical Scrub
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution Antiseptic
Non-Sterile Solution
Surgical Scrub
2% CHG
Antimicrobial
REORDER#
1322-39
SAP # 4000011062
1322-52J(622)
2SCJ04BTLLBL
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SKIN CARE
For Single Use
Net Contents:
4 fl oz (118 mL)
Manufactured for: SCJ Professional USA, Inc. Charlotte, NC 28217
1-866-783-0422 www.scjp.com
WARNING: Cancer -- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Keep from freezing.
Made in U.S.A
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