ENDURE 420 CIDA-STAT- chlorhexidine gluconate solution

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE (UNII: MOR84MUD8E) (CHLORHEXIDINE - UNII:R4KO0DY52L)

Available from:

Ecolab Inc.

INN (International Name):

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

Composition:

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 20 mg in 1 mL

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Surgical hand scrub Healthcae personal handwash Skin wound and general skin cleanser - surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care - healthcare personnel handwash: handwash to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease - skin wound and general skin cleanser: helps reduce bacteria on the skin

Authorization status:

New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

ENDURE 420 CIDA-STAT- CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE SOLUTION
ECOLAB INC.
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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Chlorhexidine gluconate, 2%
PURPOS ES
Surgical hand scrub
Healthcae personal handwash
Skin wound and general skin cleanser
US ES
SURGICAL HAND SCRUB: significantly reduces the number of
microorganisms on the hands and
forearms prior to surgery or patient care
HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL HANDWASH: handwash to help reduce bacteria that
potentially can cause
disease
SKIN WOUND AND GENERAL SKIN CLEANSER: helps reduce bacteria on the
skin
WARNINGS
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
DO NOT USE
if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other
ingredients in this preparation
as a patient preoperative skin preparation (especially on the head or
face)
in contact with meninges
in the genital area
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye
injury if placed or kept in
the eye during surgical procedures or may cause deafness when
instilled in the middle ear through
perforated ear drums.
if contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away
wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin
should not be routinely treated
repeated general skin cleansing of large body areas should not be done
except when underlying
condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of the
skin
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF irritation, sensitization, or allergic
reaction occurs and lasts for 72 hours.
These may be signs of a serious condition.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center
right away.
DIRECTIONS
use full strength
do not dilute
SURGICAL HAND SCRUB
remove jewelry
wet hands and forearms with water and dispense 5 grams (70 mL of foam)
of product into hands
wash/scrub hands and forearms for 3 minutes paying particular
attention to the nails, cuticles, and
interdigital spaces
rinse thoroughly with water
wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 grams (70 mL of foam) of
product into hands and rinse under
running water