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Chlorhexidine gluconate - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 16571-111
Drug Name

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Type Generic
Pharm Class Decreased Cell Wall Integrity [PE]
Active Ingredients
Chlorhexidine gluconate 40 mg/ml
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form SOLUTION
RxCUI drug identifier 211365
Application Number NDA019258
Labeler Name Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
16571-111-12 118 ml in 1 bottle (16571-111-12)
16571-111-24 237 ml in 1 bottle (16571-111-24)
16571-111-48 473 ml in 1 bottle (16571-111-48)
16571-111-95 946 ml in 1 bottle (16571-111-95)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredients Chlorhexidine gluconate solution, 4%

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These product 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

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients cocamide DEA, cocamine oxide, fragrance, gluconic acid *, gluconolactone*, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol 4%, PEG-75 lanolin, PEG-150 distearate, propylene glycol, quaternium-60, water *contains one or more of these ingredients

Indications and usage

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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

Purpose

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Purposes Surgical hand scrub Healthcare personnel handwash Skin wound and general skin cleanser

Spl product data elements

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CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE chlorhexidine gluconate COCAMINE OXIDE CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONOLACTONE PEG-75 LANOLIN PROPYLENE GLYCOL COCO DIETHANOLAMIDE GLUCONIC ACID HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (3000 CPS AT 1%) PEG-150 DISTEARATE QUATERNIUM-33 ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL WATER

Package label principal display panel

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Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution NDC:16571-111-12; 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution NDC:16571-111-24; 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution NDC:16571-111-48; 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution NDC:16571-111-95; 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE Chlhex-Glu-Sol-118ml-1 Chlhex-Glu-Sol-118ml-2 Chlhex-Glu-Sol-118ml-3 Chlhex-Glu-Sol-236ml-1 Chlhex-Glu-Sol-236ml-2 Chlhex-Glu-Sol-236ml-3 Chlhex-Glu-Sol-473ml Chlhex-Glu-Sol-946ml

Ask doctor

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

Do not use

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Do not use if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredients in this preparation as a patient properative skin preparation (especially on the head or face) in contact with meninges in the genital area

Keep out of reach of children

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

Other safety information

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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.

Questions

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Questions or comments? Call 1-884-874-7464 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST 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 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. Distributed by: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Keep from freezing. Issued: 07/2023

When using

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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 ear drums 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 underlying condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of the skin

References

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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

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
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 are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredients in this preparation as a patient properative skin preparation (especially on the head or face) in contact with meninges in the genital area 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 ear drums 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 underlying condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of the skin Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs and lasts for 72 hours. 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.

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