Antiseptic Skin Cleanser

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For external use only

Do not use

if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredients
in contact with meninges
in the genital area
as a preoperative skin preparation of the head or face

When using this product

keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if placed or kept in the eye during surgical procedures or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated eardurms.
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 the underlying condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of skin

Stop use and ask 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.

Warning

This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Do not use

if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredients
in contact with meninges
in the genital area
as a preoperative skin preparation of the head or face

When using this product

keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if placed or kept in the eye during surgical procedures or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated eardurms.
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 the underlying condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of skin

Stop use and ask 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.

Warning

This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Stop use and ask 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.

Warning

This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.

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Uses

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

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Antiseptic Skin Cleanser Manufacturers

Rite Aid Corporation

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser | Rite Aid Corporation

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 5ml of product into cupped hands and wash in vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
apply product liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
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 again thoroughly

No Recall
Walgreen Co.

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser | Walgreen Co.

use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.
Surgical hand scrub:
wet hands and forearms under running water scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 mL of product and a wet brush, paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces a separate nail cleaner may be used rinse thoroughly wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of product and rinse under running water dry thoroughly
Healthcare personnel handwash:
wet hands with water dispense about 5ml of product into cupped hands and wash in vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
apply product liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
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 again thoroughly

No Recall
Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser | Amerisourcebergen Drug Corporation

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 5ml of product into cupped hands and wash in vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
apply product liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
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 again thoroughly

No Recall
Premier Value

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser | Cardinal Health (leader)

• if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use • before using this product, read the enclosed self-help guide for complete directions and other information • begin using the patch on your quit day • if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use the following schedule below:
STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Use one 21 mg patch/day

Use one 14 mg patch/day

Use one 7 mg patch/day

Weeks 1-4

Weeks 5-6

Weeks 7-8
• if you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, start with Step 2 for 6 weeks, then Step 3 for 2 weeks • apply one new patch every 24 hours on skin that is dry, clean and hairless • remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin. Hold for 10 seconds. • wash hands after applying or removing patch. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch. • the used patch should be removed and a new one applied to a different skin site at the same time each day • if you have vivid dreams, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning • do not wear more than one patch at a time • do not cut patch in half or into smaller pieces • do not leave patch on for more than 24 hours because it may irritate your skin and loses strength after 24 hours • to avoid possible burns, remove patch before undergoing any MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures • It is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the patch for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider.

No Recall
Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc.

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser | Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc.

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 5ml of product into cupped hands and wahs in vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
apply product librally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
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 again thoroughly

No Recall
Mckesson

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser | Mckesson

use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.

Surgical hand scrub:
wet hands and forearms under running water scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 mL of product and a wet brush, paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces a separate nail cleaner may be used rinse thoroughly wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of product and rinse under running water dry thoroughly
Healthcare personnel handwash:
wet hands with water dispense about 5ml of product into cupped hands and wahs in vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
apply product librally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
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 again thoroughly

No Recall
Mckesson

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser | Mckesson

use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.

Surgical hand scrub:
wet hands and forearms under running water scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 mL of product and a wet brush, paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces a separate nail cleaner may be used rinse thoroughly wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of product and rinse under running water dry thoroughly
Healthcare personnel handwash:
wet hands with water dispense about 5ml of product into cupped hands and wash in vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
apply product liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
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 again thoroughly

No Recall
Cardinal Health

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser | Cardinal Health

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
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
apply product liberally to surgical site and swab for at lease 2 minutes dry with a sterile towel repeat the procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
Skin wound and general skin cleansing:
throughly rinse the area to be cleaned with water apply the minimum amount of the product necessary to cover the skin and wound area and wash gently rinse again and thoroughly

No Recall
Ava, Inc.

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser | Ava, Inc.

Surgical hand scrub wet hands and forearms under running water scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 ml of product and a wet brush, paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces a separate nail cleaner may be used rinse thoroughly wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 ml of product and rinse under running water dry thoroughly Healthcare personnel handwash wet hands with water dispense about 5 ml of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly Patient preoperative skin preparation apply product liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel Skin wound and general 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 again thoroughly

No Recall
Ava, Inc.

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser | Ava, Inc.

Surgical hand scrub wet hands and forearms under running water scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 ml of product and a wet brush, paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces a separate nail cleaner may be used rinse thoroughly wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 ml of product and rinse under running water dry thoroughly Healthcare personnel handwash wet hands with water dispense about 5 ml of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly Patient preoperative skin preparation apply product liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel Skin wound and general 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 again thoroughly

No Recall
Kinray Inc.

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser | Kinray Inc.

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 5ml of product into cupped hands and wahs in vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
apply product librally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
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 again thoroughly

No Recall
Topco Associates Llc

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser | Topco Associates Llc

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 5ml of product into cupped hands and wahs in vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
apply product librally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
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 again thoroughly

No Recall
Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.

Antiseptic Skin Cleanser | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.

use with care in premature infants and infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.
Surgical hand scrub:
wet hands and forearms with water scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 ml of product and a wet brush paying close attention to the nails, cuticles and interdigital spaces a separate nail cleaner may be used rinse thoroughly wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 ml of product and rinse under running water dry thoroughly
Healthcare personnel handwash:
wet hands with water dispense about 5 ml of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
apply product liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
Skin wound and general skin cleaning:
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 again thoroughly

No Recall