Active ingredientCHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Label structure8 sections
Dosage and administration
use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. maximum treatment area for one swabstick is approximately 8.4 in. x 8.4 in. (21.3 cm by 21.3 cm). tear open the pouch to expose the swabstick remove swabstick from package. Do not touch the foam tip. prior to surgery or injection, apply one flat side of foam tip to the proposed skin site and ...
Storage and handling
store between 68-77°F (20-25°C) avoid freezing and excessive heat above 104°F (40°C) for hospital and professional use only
for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery or injection
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
For external use only
Flammable, keep away from fire or flame
To reduce the risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY:
solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors
avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. Wet hair is flammable.
do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair)
do not allow solution to pool
remove wet materials from prep area
Allergy alert
WARNINGS SECTION
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
on patients allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product
for lumbar puncture or in contact with the meninges
on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser
under occlusive patch
When using this product
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
keep out of eyes, ears, mouth and mucous membranes. May cause serious or permanent injury if permitted to enter and remain.
If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact a doctor.
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.
maximum treatment area for one swabstick is approximately 8.4 in. x 8.4 in. (21.3 cm by 21.3 cm).
tear open the pouch to expose the swabstick
remove swabstick from package. Do not touch the foam tip.
prior to surgery or injection, apply one flat side of foam tip to the proposed skin site and prep the skin in vigorous back-and-forth repeated strokes, turning the swabstick over (unused side of the foam tip) halfway in the procedure
dry site: scrub repeatedly back and forth for 15 seconds with each side of the applicator for a total of 30 seconds. Allow to air dry for approximately 30 seconds.
moist site: scrub repeatedly for 1 minute with each side of the applicator for a total of 2 minutes. Allow to air dry for approximately 1.5 minutes.
if using an ignition source, allow the solution to completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair).
do not blot or wipe away
discard after a single use
Other information
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
store between 68-77°F (20-25°C)
avoid freezing and excessive heat above 104°F (40°C)
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