Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.
Indications & Usage
for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.
Dosage & Administration
use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. maximal treatment area for one applicator one single swabstick applicator is approximately 2.5 in. x 2.5 in. (42 cm 2) tear pouch at side notch to reveal applicator handles. Do not touch foam applicator tip. Place foam flat side down on the treatment area. completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds. (When using the triple swabstick applicators, use each swabstick sequentially within the 30 seconds). Allow the area to air dry for approximately 30 seconds. Do not blot or wipe away. moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes. (When using the triple swabstick applicators, use each swabstick sequentially within the 2 minutes). Allow the area to air dry for approximately 1 minute. Do not blot or wipe away. discard the applicator after a single use along with any portion of the solution not required to cover the prep area. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available.
Warnings & Precautions
For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. do not use with electrocautery procedures
Purpose
Antiseptic
Do Not Use
on patients allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product for lumbar puncture or in contact with the meninges on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser
When Using
keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious or permanent injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact a doctor.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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.
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