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Bactoshield CHG

Generic: CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
SC Johnson Professional USA, Inc.
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
TOPICAL
FDA Set ID
4c133721-ad9a-4807-8ad5-c3efdff1ec52
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 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 If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Do not use if you or the patient are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product 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 permitted to enter and remain in the eye or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated eardrums.

if solution should contact these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water 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 advised by a health care provider Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs.

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.