Indications
Uses surgical hand antiseptic: significantly reduces the number of micro-organisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care healthcare personnel hand antiseptic: hand rub to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease recommended for repeated use
Warnings and precautions
Warnings For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flames. 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 do not touch the eye with hands that have been treated with this preparation keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth.
May cause serious and permanent eye injury if permitted to enter and remain in the eye. if contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away 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.
Composition
- Active ingredients
- ALCOHOL 61%; CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 1%
Official product information
Drugs@FDA lists the approved labels, letters and reviews for application NDA021074.
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