HIBICLENS- chlorhexidine gluconate solution

Hibiclens by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Hibiclens by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Molnlycke Health Care. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Chlorhexidine gluconate solution 4.0% w/v

PURPOSE

Antiseptic

Uses

• antimicrobial skin cleanser helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
• for skin wound and general skin cleansing
• surgical hand scrub
• healthcare personnel handwash
• patient preoperative skin preparation

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.

Do not use

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

When using this product

• keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if places or kept in the eye during surgical procedures or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated eardrums
• if contact occurs in any of these areas, rinse with cold water right away
• wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin should not be routinely treated
• repeated general cleansing of large body areas should not be done except when advised by a health care provider

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.

Directions

• use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.
• skin wound and general skin cleansing. 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.
• surgical hand scrub. Wet hands and forearms with water. Scrub for 3 minutes with about 5mL of the product with a brush. Rinse thoroughly under running water. Repeat. Dry thoroughly.
• healthcare personnel handwash. Wet hands with water. Dispense about 5mL of the product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• patient preoperative skin preparation. Apply the product liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes. Dry with a sterile towel. Repeat.

Other information

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

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

fragrance, gluconolactone, isopropyl alcohol 4& w/v, lauramine oxide, poloxamer 237, purified water and red 40

Questions?

1-800-843-8497

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

HIBICLENS 
chlorhexidine gluconate solution

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0234-0575
Route of Administration	TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE (UNII: MOR84MUD8E) (CHLORHEXIDINE - UNII:R4KO0DY52L)	CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE	213 g  in 1000 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
POLOXAMER 237 (UNII: JT3U72U71K)
DIMETHYL LAURAMINE OLEATE (UNII: Z20ETG4E17)
GLUCONOLACTONE (UNII: WQ29KQ9POT)
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)

Product Characteristics
Color	red	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0234-0575-17	50 in 1 CARTON	09/17/1976
1		15 mL in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
NDA	NDA017768	09/17/1976

Labeler - Molnlycke Health Care (165301032)