Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth
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This is a description of a medical product used to prepare the skin prior to surgery. It is a 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate cloth, which reduces bacteria that can cause skin infections. The product has instructions of use and warnings, and directions for preparation with sterile products. The cloth should not come in contact with open skin or wounds, and if an allergic reaction occurs, seeking medical help is advised. Each package contains two cloths and the box contains 24 packages. The product does not need to be microwaved and should be stored at 20-25°C.*

This is a description of preoperative skin preparation cloth for external use manufactured by SAGE PRODUCTS. It has 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate, which provides bactericidal action against various microorganisms and significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the skin. It has a continued antimicrobial activity for up to 6 hours after application. It is a rinse-free, alcohol-free, single-use product and should not be microwaved. The cloth is non-sterile and each cloth is equivalent to 500mg of chlorhexidine gluconate.*

These are drug facts and directions for use for Sage Products Non-Sterile 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth. The product is for external use only and is used to reduce bacteria that can cause skin infection as well as for preparing skin prior to surgery. The product should not be used on patients allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product, for lumbar punctures, or in contact with the meninges. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. The product and packaging are not sterile, and it should not be microwaved. To open the package, hold the top of the package, lift the flap on the backside of the package with the other hand, grasp the flap at the top, and pull down to tear the flap away and expose the foam.*

This is a drug fact sheet for a product called Preoperative 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth that is used for skin preparation prior to surgery. The cloth provides rapid bactericidal action against a broad spectrum of microorganisms and significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on intact skin. The cloth is made of polyester and contains the active ingredient chlorhexidine, which is an antiseptic. The product comes in a non-sterile package and users should not use it on patients allergic to chlorhexidine, those with meningitis, open skin wounds or near the eyes. It provides continued antimicrobial activity for up to 6 hours after application. The contact information for the manufacturer is provided along with directions on how to use the product.*

This is a set of instructions on how to use a non-sterile, alcohol-free, and rinse-free cloth that contains 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate, equivalent to 500mg chlorhexidine gluconate per cloth, for external use only before surgeries. The preparation depends on where surgery will occur: moist or dry surgical sites. The cloth is polyester and should be discarded immediately after each use. The package must be opened following specific instructions provided, and all unused cloths must be discarded immediately. The product must be kept flat and stored in temperatures between 20-25°C (68-77°F) and protected from excessive heat. Do not use the product if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in the product. If an allergic reaction occurs, stop using the product and seek medical help immediately. Do not use on an open skin wound or as a general skin cleanser. Also, keep out of reach of children, and if swallowed, contact a Poison Control Center immediately.*