FDA Label for Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
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Antiseptic Skin Cleanser Product Label
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NDC 68016-228-00
Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
Antiseptic/Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser
(Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% solution)
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING
8FL OZ. (237 mL) BOTTLE
Active Ingredients
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% Solution
Purpose
Antiseptic
Uses
healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
patient preoperative skin preparation: for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery
skin wound and general skin cleaning
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 eardurms.
- 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 the underlying condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of skin
Stop Use And Ask 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
Warning
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Directions
- use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.
- wet hands with water
- dispense about 5ml of product into cupped hands and wash in vigorous manner for about 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
Healthcare personnel handwash:
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
Skin wound and normal skin cleansing:
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 Of Comments?
call 1-800-587-3721 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST.
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