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CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

Generic: ANTISEPTIC SKIN CLEANSER

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
McKesson
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
TOPICAL
FDA Set ID
673abf62-7774-6af1-e053-2a91aa0afc52
Purpose
Purpose Antiseptic
Indications & 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.