Cardinal Health Antiseptic Skin Cleanser

Manufacturer
Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.
Effective date
2025-04-30
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
16
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 20:39:22

Label at a glance#

ProductCardinal Health Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
Active ingredientCHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
Label structure10 sections

Indications and 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 patient preoperative skin preparation: for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery skin wound and general skin cleansing

Dosage and administration

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 nailstick 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 rins...

Storage and handling

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antiseptic

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • 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
  • patient preoperative skin preparation: for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery
  • skin wound and general skin cleansing

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • if you or the patient is allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product
  • in contact with meninges
  • in the genital area
  • as a preoperative skin preparation of the head or face

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • 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 throuogh perforated eardrums.
  • if solution should contact these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water
  • wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of skin should not be routinely treated
  • repeated general skin cleansing of large body areas should not be done except when advised by a health care provider

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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 nailstick 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 throughly

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

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

citric acid, cocamide DEA, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, purified water

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Laudering/Cleaning Instructions: Chlorhexidine gluconate skin cleansers will cause stains if used with chlorine releasing products, such as chlorine bleach. Rinse completely and use only non-chlorine detertgents.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including cocamide DEA, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

For Professional and Hospital Use

You may report serious side effects to 1-877-227-3462

Not Made with Natural Rubber Latex

Distributed by

Cardinal Health

Waukegan, IL 60085 USA

Rev. D 2019-06 • cardinalhealth.com

©2019 Cardinal Health. All Rights Reserved.

CARDINAL HEALTH and the Cardinal Health LOGO are

trademarks of Cardinal Health and may be registered

in the US and/or in other countries

RECENT MAJOR CHANGES SECTION

Indications and Usage

Dosage and Administration

Package Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC: 0116-0113-04

REF AS-2CHGL4

Cardinal Health

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution

Single Use Antiseptic

Non Sterile Solution

cardinalhealth.com/symbolsglossary

Distributed by: Cardinal Health

Waukegan, IL 60085 USA

Rev. D 2019-06 • cardinalhealth.com

© 2019 Cardinal Health. All Rights Reserved.

CARDINAL HEALTH and the Cardinal Health LOGO are trademarks of Cardinal Health and may be registered in the US and/or in other countries.

4 fl oz (118 mL)

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NDC: 0116-0113-08

REF AS-2CHGL8

Cardinal Health

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution

Antiseptic

8 fl oz (237 mL)

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Product NDCPackage NDC
0116-01130116-0113-04, 0116-0113-08, 0116-0113-16, 0116-0113-32

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