Active ingredients
Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v
Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v
Purposes
Antiseptic
Antiseptic
Use
for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery: Helps to reduce bacterial that potentially can cause skin infection.
Warnings
For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. To reduce the risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY:
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- solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors
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- avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. Wet hair is flammable.
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- do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair)
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- do not allow solution to pool
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- remove wet materials from prep area
Do not use
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- on patients with known allergies to chlorhexidine gluconate or isopropyl alcohol
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- for lumbar puncture or in contact with the meninges
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- on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser
When using this product
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- keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious or permanent injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact a doctor.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. 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
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- use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.
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- use in a well ventilated area
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- avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. Wet hair is flammable.
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- do not allow solution to pool
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- maximal treatment area for one applicator is approximately 8.4 in. x 8.4 in. (457 cm2)
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- hold the applicator with the sponge down. Pinch the wings only once to activate the ampule and release the antiseptic.
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- wet the sponge by pressing and releasing the sponge against the treatment area until liquid is visible on the skin
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- completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic
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dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): use gentle repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds
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moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use gentle repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes
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- do not allow solution to pool; tuck prep towels to absorb solution, and then remove
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allow the solution to completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair). Do not blot or wipe away.
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- discard the applicator after a single use along with any portion of the solution not required to cover the prep area. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available.
Other information
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- store between 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
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- avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40 °C (104 °F)
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- the tint will slowly fade from the skin. Soap and water, or alcohol may be used to remove the tint if desired.
Inactive ingredients
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- FD&C yellow #6 dye
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- USP purified water
Questions?
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- www.chloraprep.com
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- call 1-800-523-0502 (M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST)
Package/Label Principal Display Panel
NDC 054365-400-12
10.5ml APPLICATORS
Hi-Lite Orange®
Single Use
Latex Free
Applicator is STERILE if package is intact
Store between 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
Avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40 °C (104 °F)
25 applicators
0.36 fl. oz. (10.5 ml) each