Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
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
Indications & Usage
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
Dosage & Administration
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 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 Healthcare personnel handwash: • 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
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings 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.
Purpose
Purpose Antiseptic
Do Not Use
Do not use if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product
When Using
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 & Ask a Doctor
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
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage & Handling
Other information • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
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