Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
Chlorhexidine gluconate; Isopropyl alcohol
Becton Dickinson France
D08AC; D08AC52
Chlorhexidine gluconate; Isopropyl alcohol
2.0 % w/v/70 percent volume/volume
Cutaneous solution
Product not subject to medical prescription
Biguanides and amidines; chlorhexidine, combinations
Marketed
2012-12-14
1 _ _ PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER CHLORAPREP 2% W/V / 70% V/V CUTANEOUS SOLUTION CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE / ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 1 ML / FREPP 1.5 ML / 1.5 ML / 3 ML / 10.5 ML / 26 ML READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. - Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. - If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or nurse. - If you get any side effects talk to your doctor or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET : 1. What ChloraPrep is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you use ChloraPrep 3. How to use ChloraPrep 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store ChloraPrep 6. Contents of the pack and other information 1. WHAT CHLORAPREP IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR ChloraPrep is a cutaneous solution of chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v and isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v in a plastic applicator with a sponge tip on one end. The applicator contains a fast acting antiseptic solution, which is used to disinfect the skin and help prevent infections before invasive medical procedures, such as injections, insertion of catheters and minor or major surgery. 2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE CHLORAPREP DO NOT USE CHLORAPREP: - if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to chlorhexidine gluconate or any of the other ingredients of ChloraPrep, especially if you have a history of possible chlorhexidine-related allergic reactions (see Section 6). WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ChloraPrep is for external use only. ChloraPrep should not be used: - near eyes or delicate linings (mucous membranes), as it may cause irritation. If it does get into the eye or the delicate linings to the body passages, it should be washed quickly with plenty of water. - on open skin wounds. - on the part of the ear that is inside the body (middle ear). - in direct contact with neural tissue (for example brain and spinal cord tissue). ChloraPrep may in rare cases cause severe a Read the complete document
Health Products Regulatory Authority 28 October 2021 CRN00CJ1N Page 1 of 7 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT ChloraPrep 2% w/v/ 70% v/v cutaneous solution 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Chlorhexidine gluconate 20 mg/ml Isopropyl alcohol 0.70 ml/ml For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Cutaneous Solution. Clear Solution. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS The medicinal product is to be used for disinfection of the skin prior to invasive medical procedures. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Posology ChloraPrep may be used on all age groups and patient populations. _Paediatric population_ However, ChloraPrep should be used with care in newborn babies, especially those born prematurely (see also section 4.4, Special warnings and precautions for use). One applicator is used containing 1 ml, 1.5 ml, 3 ml, 10.5 ml or 26 ml of the ChloraPrep alcoholic solution. Method of administration For cutaneous use. The choice of applicator will depend on the invasive procedure being undertaken and the clinician’s preference. Health Products Regulatory Authority 28 October 2021 CRN00CJ1N Page 2 of 7 The applicator is removed from the wrapper and held with the sponge facing downward. The applicator is squeezed gently to break the ampoule containing the antiseptic solution, which is released onto the sponge in a controlled flow (for the 26 ml applicator the lever is pressed). Pinch wings ONCE ONLY to activate the applicator and release the antiseptic. Do not repeatedly pinch or pump the wings in an attempt to accelerate the saturation of the foam. The broken ampoule remains safely contained within the applicator. The sponge is gently pressed against the patient's skin in order to apply the antiseptic solution. Once the solution is visible on the skin, use gentle back and forth strokes to prep the site for 30 seconds. The 26 ml applicator includes two swabs. Clean intact umbilicus with enclosed swabs when applicable. (Moisten swabs b Read the complete document