Country: Australia
Language: English
Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
chlorhexidine acetate, Quantity: 0.5 mg/mL
Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd
Solution, irrigation
Excipient Ingredients: glacial acetic acid; methylene blue; water for injections
Topical
1000mL, 500mL, 100mL
Not scheduled. Not considered by committee
Chlorhexidine Acetate (0.5 %) antiseptic solution is used as a general antiseptic. It is used for the cleaning and disinfecting of wounds and the antiseptic treatment of burns.
Visual Identification: Blue coloured solution; Container Type: Bottle; Container Life Time: 24 Months; Container Temperature: Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Registered
1991-09-30
Baxter Chlorhexidine Acetate Antiseptic Solution Version 1.3 1 of 7 AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION – BAXTER CHLORHEXIDINE ACETATE (CHLORHEXIDINE ACETATE) ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINE Chlorhexidine Acetate. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Baxter Chlorhexidine Acetate (0.05%, 0.1% and 0.5%) Antiseptic solutions are clear, slightly blue sterile solutions. Baxter Chlorhexidine Acetate 0.02% Antiseptic solutions are clear sterile solutions. They are supplied in 4 strengths. Each strength is supplied in 3 pack sizes (see section 6.5 Nature and Content of Container, Table 1). For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1 List of Excipients. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Antiseptic solution. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Baxter Chlorhexidine Acetate Antiseptic solution is used as a general antiseptic. It is used for the cleaning and disinfecting of wounds and the antiseptic treatment of burns. 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION DOSAGE As required to disinfect wound area. See directions for use. Dosage and duration of administration are to be individualised and depend upon the indication for use, the patient’s ages, weight, clinical condition, concomitant treatment and on patient’s clinical response to treatment. NOT FOR INTRAVENOUS OR ORAL ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION. Product should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discolouration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. Do not use unless the solution is clear and the seal is intact. DIRECTIONS FOR USE The area where Baxter Chlorhexidine Acetate Antiseptic solution is to be used should be rinsed thoroughly with water. Apply the minimum amount necessary to cover the wound area and wash gently. Allow to dry for 3 minutes. Discard within 24 hours of opening. Baxter Chlorhexidine Acetate Antiseptic Solution Version 1.3 2 of 7 This solution is used as a general antiseptic, and is also recommended for disinfection of respirators. _TO OPEN:_ hold Steripour® bottle and twist lid to open, breakin Read the complete document