FDA Label for Foaming Hand Wash
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Foaming Hand Wash Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Medline Industries, Lp. 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 2% solution
Purpose
Antiseptic
Use
- 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
Warning
For external use only
Allergy alert: 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 are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product
When Using This Product
- keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if permitted to enter and remain in the eye 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
- do not use routinely if you have wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin
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 with water
- scrub for 3 minutes with 5 mL of product (7 strokes) and a wet brush, paying close attention to the nails, cuticles and skin between the fingers
- a separate nail cleaner may be used
- rinse thoroughly
- wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of product (7 strokes) and rinse under running water and dry thoroughly
- wet hands with water
- dispense 5 mL of product (7 strokes) into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds
- rinse and dry thoroughly
Surgical hand scrub:
Healthcare personnel handwash:
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
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