ANTISEPTIC SKIN CLEANSER

FDA Drug Profile — CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

Drug Details

Generic Name
ANTISEPTIC SKIN CLEANSER
Brand Names
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
Application Number
NDA019125
Sponsor
McKesson
NDC Codes
1
Dosage Forms
GEL
Routes
TOPICAL
Active Ingredients
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

Indications and Usage

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

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.