FDA Label for Antiseptic Skin Cleanser

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Antiseptic Skin Cleanser Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredient



Chlorhexidine gluconate 4% 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
  • skin wound and general skin cleansing

Warnings



For external use only

Allergy alert:

This product may cause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms may include:

  • wheezing/difficulty breathing
  • 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

When Using This Product



  • keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if pemitted to ener and remain in the eye or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle eat 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.
  • Surgical hand scrub:

    • wet hands and forearms under running water
    • scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 mL of product and a wet brush, paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces
    • a separate nail cleaner may be used
    • rinse thoroughly
    • wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of product and rinse under running water
    • dry thoroughly
    • Healthcare personnel handwash:

      • wet hands with water
      • dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for about 15 seconds
      • rinse and dry thoroughly
      • Skin wound and normal skin cleansing:

        • 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

Other Information



  • store at 20-25° C (68-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Inactive Ingredients



cocamide DEA, fragrance, glucono-delta-lactone, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, PEG-75 lanolin, purified water, tridecyl alcohol.


Questions Or Comments?



call 1-800-925-4733


Package Label And Principal Display Panel



Well at Walgreens

NDC 0363-1061-16

Walgreens Pharmacist Recommended‡

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% Solution/Antiseptic/Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser

Compare to the active ingredient in Hibiclens®‡‡

16 FL OZ. (473 mL)

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING.


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