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Chlorhexidine gluconate - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 53462-705
Drug Name

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Type Generic
Pharm Class Decreased Cell Wall Integrity [PE]
Active Ingredients
Chlorhexidine gluconate 500 mg/1
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form CLOTH
RxCUI drug identifier 846127
Application Number NDA021669
Labeler Name Sage Products LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
53462-705-20 2 cloth in 1 package (53462-705-20)
53462-705-23 6 cloth in 1 package (53462-705-23)
53462-705-26 6 cloth in 1 package (53462-705-26)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
2% CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE CLOTH Active Ingredient Purpose Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution Antiseptic
Active Ingredient Purpose
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution Antiseptic

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 products may cause irritation or chemical burns. do not microwave product and packaging are not sterile. Follow your hospital policy for skin preparation with non-sterile products. To open package holding top of package in one hand, lift flap on backside of package with other hand grasp flap at top and pull down to tear flap away and expose foam hold outside of package to present foam and cloths to prep table, avoiding contact between cloths and outside of package to reduce risk of cloth contamination Or using sterile scissors, cut off end seal of package transfer contents onto prep table, avoiding contact between cloths and outside of package to reduce risk of cloth contamination use first cloth to prepare the skin area indicated for a moist or dry site, making certain to keep the second cloth where it will not be contaminated. Use second cloth to prepare larger areas. dry surgical sites (such as abdomen or arm): use one cloth to cleanse each 161 cm 2 area (approximately 5 x 5 inches) of skin to be prepared. Vigorously scrub skin back and forth for 3 minutes, completely wetting treatment area, then discard. Allow area to air dry for one (1) minute. Do not rinse. moist surgical sites (such as inguinal fold): use one cloth to cleanse each 65 cm 2 area (approximately 2 x 5 inches) of skin to be prepared. Vigorously scrub skin back and forth for 3 minutes, completely wetting treatment area, then discard. Allow area to air dry for one (1) minute. Do not rinse. discard each cloth after a single use after package has been opened discard any unused cloths

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive Ingredients aloe vera, dimethicone, fragrance, glucono-delta-lactone, glycerin, nonoxynol-9, polysorbate 20, propylene glycol, USP purified water cloth: polyester

Indications and usage

A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
Uses helps reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infection for preparation of skin prior to surgery

Spl product data elements

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CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE WATER NONOXYNOL-9 POLYSORBATE 20 DIMETHICONE 350 PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALOE VERA LEAF GLYCERIN GLUCONOLACTONE CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE CHLORHEXIDINE

Package label principal display panel

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2 pack 9705 IC 9705 film 3 x 2 packs 9707 film 9707 inner carton 6 pack 9717 film 9717 inner carton

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.

Questions

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Questions or comments? call toll-free 800-323-2220 (Monday to Friday 8 AM - 5 PM CST) www.sageproducts.com DO NOT FLUSH CLOTHS Not made with natural rubber latex Patents: www.sageproducts.com/patents

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
Other information store product flat store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

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 on patients allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product for lumbar punctures or in contact with the meninges on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser When using this product keep out of eyes, ears and mouth. May cause serious or permanent injury if chlorhexidine is 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 irritation, sensitization or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.

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