Antiseptic Skin Cleanser (CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4%)
Antiseptic Skin Cleanser (CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4%) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Antiseptic Skin Cleanser; Generic name: CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4%; Manufacturer: Walgreen Co..
| Brand name | Antiseptic Skin Cleanser |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4% |
| Manufacturer | Walgreen Co. |
| Used for | Uses healthcare personnel handwash : helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease skin wound and general skin cleansing |
| Dosage | Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly Skin wound and normal skin cleansing: thoroughly rinse the area to be cleaned with water apply the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently rinse |
| Warnings | Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: This product may cause a severe allergic reaction. Sypmtoms 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 of the patient is 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 perma |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active Ingredient Chlorhexidine gluconate 4% Solution |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=12aff7f5-c41e-5760-e054-00144ff8d46c |