Aplicare Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution Chlorhexidine Gluconate CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE COCO DIETHANOLAMIDE HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (2000 MPA.S AT 1%) ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL LAURAMINE OXIDE WATER CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE CHLORHEXIDINE
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Aplicare CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 2% SOLUTION ANTISEPTIC L919-0914
- Aplicare CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 2% SOLUTION ANTISEPTIC L919-0914
Overview
Uses surgical hand scrub : si8gnificantly 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 patient preoperative skin preparation : for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery skin wound general skin cleansing
Indications & Usage
Uses surgical hand scrub : si8gnificantly 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 patient preoperative skin preparation : for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery skin wound general skin cleansing
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 under running water for 30 seconds. Clean fingernails using a nail stick or similar cleaner. scrub for 1.5 minutes with about 8 mL of product with or without a wet brush paying close attention to the nails, cuticles and skin between the fingers. rinse thoroughly under running water for 30 seconds wash for an additional 1.5 minutes with 8 mL of product and rinse under running water for 30 seconds dry thoroughly Healthcare personnel handwash wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly Patient preoperative skin preparation 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 Skin wound and general skin cleansing 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
Warnings & Precautions
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 single use when used for patient preoperative skin preparation 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 ear drums 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 the skin Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Purpose
Purpose Antiseptic
Do Not Use
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
When using this product single use when used for patient preoperative skin preparation 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 ear drums 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 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.
Questions
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