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Chlorhexidine

healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease.

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How to use Chlorhexidine

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

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Healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease

How to take it and how often
  • 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 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
While you are taking it
  • 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
Talk to a doctor first if

if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product

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. …

Possible side effects

Irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.

How to store it

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F) Keep from freezing. Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2022-12-26.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Eyewash Station Additive ConcentrateCHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 145.6 kg/2800L, PROPYLENE GLYCOL 280 kg/2800L · Liquid · Global Equipment Company
NDC 78641-785Label
Dyna-hex 2 2CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 2 g/100mL · Liquid · Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.
NDC 0116-1021Label
Acclean Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral RinseCHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 1.2 mg/mL · Liquid · Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.
NDC 0116-4075Label
Chlorhexidine GluconateCHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 1.2 mg/mL · Rinse · PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma
NDC 0121-1786Label
Provon Antimicrobial Foam HandwashCHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 20 mg/mL · Solution · Gojo Industries, Inc.
NDC 21749-850Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACEmxidine Gel B4-0593NAFDACUmbygene Gel A4-100563NAFDACUmblicare Gel A11-0137NAFDACSmartans Antiseptic A11-100705NAFDACDrumazine-Plus Cream A11-100114NAFDACDrumazine-Plus Cream A11-100113NAFDACDermaflame Cream 30 g A4-101028NAFDACRobin’s Surgical Scrub A11-100776NAFDACRobin’s Surgical Scrub A11-100777NAFDACSavlon Antiseptic Liquid 04-1289NAFDACSkinserv Antiseptic Liquid A11-100704NAFDACSanital Plus Liquid Antiseptic A4-2194

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

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Questions about Chlorhexidine

What is Chlorhexidine used for?

healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Chlorhexidine?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: 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 Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product i…

Do I need a prescription for Chlorhexidine?

In many countries Chlorhexidine is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Chlorhexidine?

Chlorhexidine is sold under names such as Chg Teat Dip, Avagard, Malaseb, E-z Scrub, Supreme, Bactoshield, Tru-blu C-hex 110, Tru-blu Chlor Hex-wash. Brand names differ between countries.

How can I check that my Chlorhexidine is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.