Maxiclens Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution, 4%

Manufacturer
Henry Schein, Inc.
Effective date
2026-02-17
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:46:06

Label at a glance#

ProductMaxiclens Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution, 4%
Active ingredientCHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
Label structure13 sections

Storage and handling

Other information store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) avoid excessive heat (above 104°F/40°C) for additional information, see Safety Data Sheet (SDS) if swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active ingredient

Chlorhexidine gluconate solution, 4%

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Purposes

Surgical hand scrub

Healthcare personnel handwash

Skin wound and general skin cleanser

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Uses

surgical hand scrub:significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
healthcare personnel handwash:handwash to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
skin wound and general skin cleanser:helps reduce bacteria on the skin

WARNINGS SECTION

Warnings
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.

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use

  • if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this preparation
  • as a patient preoperative skin preparation (especially on the head or face)
  • in contact with meninges
  • in the genital area

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product

  • 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 eardrums.
  • if contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away
  • 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 an underlying condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of the skin

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Stop use and ask a doctor ifirritation, sensitization or allergic reaction occurs and lasts for 72 hours. These may be signs of a serious condition.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions

  • use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.
  • use full strength
  • do not dilute

Surgical hand scrub:

  • remove jewelry
  • wet hands and forearms with water and apply 5 mL of the product
  • wash/scrub hands and forearms for 3 minutes paying particular attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces
  • rinse thoroughly with water
  • wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of the product and rinse under running water
  • 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 30 seconds
  • rinse and dry thoroughly

Skin wound and general skin cleanser:

  • thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water
  • apply the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently. Rinse thoroughly with water.
  • rinse again thoroughly

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Other information

  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat (above 104°F/40°C)
  • for additional information, see Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
  • if swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Inactive ingredients

cocamide DEA, cocamine oxide, fragrance, gluconic acid*, gluconolactone*, hydroxyethyl cellulose, isopropyl alcohol 4%, PEG-75 lanolin, PEG-150 distearate, propylene glycol, quaternium-60, water

*contains one or more of these ingredients

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-472-4346 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 0404-0221-04

Maxiclens TM

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser

(Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4%)

NON-STERILE

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Distributed By

HENRY SCHEIN INC.

135 Duryea Road

Melville, NY 11747 USA

Net Contents: 16 fl oz (473 mL)

Made in U.S.A.

Laundering/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 detergents.


aaWARNING:This product can expose you to coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide diethanolamine), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov


Keep from freezing.

16oz16oz

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
211365chlorhexidine gluconate 4 % Medicated Liquid SoapPSN1
2630838Maxiclens 4 % Medicated Liquid SoapPSN1
2630838chlorhexidine gluconate 40 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soap [Maxiclens]SBD1
211365chlorhexidine gluconate 40 MG/ML Medicated Liquid SoapSCD1
211365chlorhexidine gluconate 4 % Medicated Liquid SoapSY1
211365chlorhexidine gluconate 4 % Medicated Surgical ScrubSY1
2630838Maxiclens 4 % Medicated Surgical ScrubSY1
2630838Maxiclens 40 MG/ML Medicated Surgical ScrubSY1

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
CHLORHEXIDINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
ResourceCode typeValueEquivalent identifiersSource image
BarcodeCode 128(01)00304040221044GTIN-14: 00304040221044
GTIN-12: 304040221044
UPC-A: 304040221044
EAN-13: 0304040221044
GTIN storage (14 digits): 00304040221044
16oz.jpg

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Product concept, Relation, Version table
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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
0404-0221-04Maxiclens Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution, 4%473 mL in 1 BOTTLESOLUTION4731

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0404-02210404-0221-04

Ingredients#

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Application-product, Trade name, Ingredient table
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N019258-002CHG SCRUBCHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE4%SOLUTION / TOPICAL1986-07-22

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Maxiclens Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution, 4%CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATEHenry Schein, Inc.4b0b50ef-78e1-5595-e063-6294a90aa84d2026-02-17WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 0404-0221-04
ndc (product): 0404-0221
ndc11 (package): 00404022104
spl id: 4b0b50e9-6582-bf18-e063-6394a90a5e33
spl set id: 4b0b50ef-78e1-5595-e063-6294a90aa84d

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