BLUE RIBBON- chlorhexidine gluconate solution

BLUE RIBBON by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

BLUE RIBBON by is a Animal medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by IBA. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Chlorhexidine gluconate............ 0.50%

INERT INGREDIENTS:
Glycerin (as a humectant and skin conditioner)............4.00%
Other inert ingredients....................................................95.50%
(Including Surfactants and Buffering Agents)
TOTAL.............................................................................100.00%

pH of 6.5 at time of manufacture

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Use teat dip applicators made of plastic or other non-corrosive materials. Do not use cups made of aluminum.
2. When solution in the teat dip cup becomes dirty and/or noticeably loses color, discard remaining contents and refill cup with fresh teat dip.
3. Do not use this product for cleaning or sanitizing equipment.
4. Wash Teat Dip cups after each milking.

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR TEAT SANITATION
A. PRE-MILKING (PRE-DIPPING)
1. REMOVE VISIBLE SOILS FROM THE TEATS.
2. OBSERVE FOREMILK BY STRIPPING TWO OR THREE STREAMS OF MILK INTO A STRIP CUP.
3. DIP OR SPRAY THE COW'S TEATS FULL LENGTH WITH BLUE RIBBON TEAT DIP.
4. WAIT APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS.
5. REMOVE ALL TEAT DIP BY THOROUGHLY DRYING THE TEATS AND TEAT ORIFICES WITH A CLEAN, SINGLE SERVICE PAPER TOWEL(S).
6. ATTACH MILKING UNIT.

B. POST-MILKING (POST DIPPING)
Immediately after milking, dip or spray all teats full length with BLUE RIBBON Teat Dip. Ensure good coverage of all sides of the teats and teat orifices.

UNIVERSITY TESTED AND PASSED USING NATIONAL MASTITIS COUNCIL PROTOCOLS.
PROVEN EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING NEW INTRAMAMMARY INFECTIONS.

A PART OF THE COMPLETE IBA SANITATION PROGRAM

WARNING

DO NOT DILUTE THIS PRODUCT
DO NOT RETURN TEAT DIP LEFT IN THE TEAT DIPPER TO STORAGE CONTAINER
ENSURE THAT DIPPED TEATS ARE DRY BEFORE EXPOSING THE ANIMALS TO WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TEATS.
PROTECT THIS PRODUCT FROM FREEZING.

CAUTION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
AVOID CONTACT WITH FOOD. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

FIRST AID PROCEDURES

EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF FRESH, TEPID WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELID OPEN TO ENSURE COMPLETE IRRIGATION OF EYE AND LID TISSUES. TILT HEAD TO THE SIDE AND IRRIGATE THE EYE FROM THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE TO THE OUTSIDE.

SKIN CONTACT: FOR READY-TO-USE PRODUCTS, WASH ANY SENSITIVE AREAS.

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF VOMITING OCCURS KEEP AIRWAYS OPEN. KEEP HEAD LOWER THAN THE HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION INTO THE LUNGS.

ALWAYS SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION

FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES CALL 1-800-424-9300

BLUE RIBBON

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

BLUE RIBBON 
chlorhexidine gluconate solution

Product Information
Product Type	OTC ANIMAL DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 29983-0010
Route of Administration	TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE (UNII: MOR84MUD8E) (CHLORHEXIDINE - UNII:R4KO0DY52L)	CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE	5.0 g  in 1 L

Product Characteristics
Color	blue	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 29983-0010-1	3.78 L in 1 DRUM
2	NDC: 29983-0010-4	18.9 L in 1 DRUM
3	NDC: 29983-0010-6	56.7 L in 1 DRUM
4	NDC: 29983-0010-7	113.4 L in 1 DRUM
5	NDC: 29983-0010-8	207.9 L in 1 DRUM

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
unapproved drug other		05/14/2010

Labeler - IBA (019494160)