FDA Label for Scrub Care Exidine-2 Chg

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
• skin wound and general cleansing

Warnings

For external use only

Do Not Use

• if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredients
• 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 skin should not be routinely treated
• repeated general skin cleansing of large body areas should not be done except when the 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. These may be signs of a serious conditions.

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 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

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 general 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

citric acid, cocamide DEA, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, purified water

Questions Or Comments?

Call 1-800-587-3721 (Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST)

Package Label

Cat. 29900-232 NDC 0116-2992-32

Scrub Care
Exidine -2 CHG 2%

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution
Antiseptic

Contains: 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate
For External Use Only

Distributed By:

CareFusion, Inc.
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 USA

51-10093

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Net Contents: 32 fl oz (1 qt) (946 ml)

CareFusion