BAXTER Chlorhexidine Acetate 0.5% Solution AHF7962/3/4

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Active ingredient:

chlorhexidine acetate, Quantity: 5 mg/mL

Available from:

Baxter Healthcare Pty Ltd

Pharmaceutical form:

Solution, irrigation

Composition:

Excipient Ingredients: cetrimide; glacial acetic acid; water for injections; methylene blue

Administration route:

Topical

Units in package:

100mL AHF7962, 1000mL AHF7964, 500mL AHF7963

Prescription type:

Not scheduled. Not considered by committee

Therapeutic indications:

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.

Product summary:

Visual Identification: Blue coloured solution; Container Type: Bottle; Container Life Time: 24 Months; Container Temperature: Store below 30 degrees Celsius

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

1991-09-30

Summary of Product characteristics

Baxter Chlorhexidine Acetate Antiseptic Solution
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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.
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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.
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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