Chlorhexidine

FDA Drug Profile

Drug Details

Generic Name
Chlorhexidine
Brand Names
N/A
Application Number
Sponsor
Medichem S.A.
NDC Codes
1
Dosage Forms
POWDER
Routes
N/A
Active Ingredients
CHLORHEXIDINE

Indications and Usage

Uses surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care healthare 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

Warnings

Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: This product may vause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms may nclude: wheezing/difficulty breathing shock facial swelling hives rash If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.