Antiseptic Skin Cleanser

Generic Name: antiseptic skin cleanser

Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Brand Names:

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Purpose Antiseptic

Overview

Purpose Antiseptic

Uses

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 Skin wound and general skin cleansing

Dosage

Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may causeirritation or chemical burns. Surgical hand s crub: wet hands and forearms with water scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 mL of product and a wet brush paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces a separate nail cleaner may be used rinse thoroughly wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of 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 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 proce...

Side Effects

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredients 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 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 solution should contact these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water 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 the underlying condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of the skin Stop use and ask doctor if irritation, sensitization or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.

Warnings

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 WARNING: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Antiseptic Skin Cleanser used for?

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 Skin wound and general skin cleansing

What are the side effects of Antiseptic Skin Cleanser?

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredients 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 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 solution should contact these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water 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 the underlying condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of the skin Stop use and ask doctor if irritation, sensitization or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.

What are the important warnings for Antiseptic Skin Cleanser?

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 WARNING: 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.

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Medical Disclaimer

This drug information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Drug information is sourced from the FDA National Drug Code Directory and Structured Product Labeling. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.