Antiseptic Skin Cleanser Drug Information
Generic name: CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4%
Uses of Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
healthcare personnel handwash : helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease skin wound and general skin cleansing
Dosage & Administration of Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
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 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 again thoroughly
Side Effects of Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
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 procider
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Stop use and ask doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Warnings & Cautions for Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
- 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 is allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product in contact with meninges in the genital area Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away Stop use and ask doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition. 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 procider
Contraindications for Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
if you or the patient is allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product in contact with meninges in the genital area
Overdosage Information for Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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