chlorhexidine
Purpose Antiseptic
Available in 4 countries
- United Kingdom19
- Nystaform HC creamOTC
- Chlorhexidine acetate 0.02% catheter maintenance solutionOTC
- Chlorhexidine acetate 0.02% irrigation solution 1litre bagsOTC
- Ireland2
- Chlorhexidine Acetate BP 0.05% w/v Irrigation solutionOTC
- Naseptin 0.1% & 0.5% w/w Nasal Cream
- Canada1
- PREVORA STAGE 1
- India1
- Generic chlorhexidine
From the manufacturer’s label
The text below is reproduced verbatim from the FDA-approved drug label via openFDA. Reference only — confirm with a pharmacist before using a medicine.
Adult dose
Directions use with care in premature infants and 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 30 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly
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 are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product 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 do not use routinely if you have wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin 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.
When not to use
Do not use if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product
When using
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 do not use routinely if you have wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin
Active & inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients citric acid, cocamide DEA, FD&C yellow #5, FD&C red #4, fragrance, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, purified water, ricinoleamidopropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride
Storage
Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
Source: FDA drug label