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Antiseptic Skin Cleanser - Chlorhexidine Gluconate solution prescribing information

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Indications & Usage

Uses

  • healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
  • skin wound and general skin cleansing
Dosage & Administration

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 general skin cleansing:

  • throughly 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
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