Label: SCRUB, SCRUB-STAT, FOAM SAFE, MICRO-GUARD- chlorhexidine gluconate solution

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  • Active ingredient

    Chlorhexidine gluconate solution, 4%

  • Purpose

    Antiseptic

  • Uses

    • surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
    • healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
    • skin wound and general skin cleansing
  • Warnings

    For external use only

    Allergy alert

    This product may cause a severe allergic reaction.
    Symptoms may include:

    • wheezing/difficulty breathing
    • shock
    • facial swelling
    • hives
    • rash

    If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    Do not use

    • if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient 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 eardrums.
    • if solution should contact these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water
    • 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 advised by a healthcare provider

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    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

    • use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.

    Surgical hand scrub:

    • wet hands and forearms with water
    • scrub for 3 minutes with 4 full pumps (about 5 mL) of product and a wet brush paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces
    • a separate nail cleaner may be used
    • rinse thoroughly with water
    • wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of the product and rinse under running water
    • dry thoroughly

    Healthcare personnel handwash:

    • wet hands with water
    • dispense 4 full pumps (about 5 mL) of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 30 seconds
    • rinse and dry thoroughly

    Skin wound and general skin cleanser:

    • thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water
    • apply the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently
    • rinse again thoroughly
  • Other information

    • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    • avoid excessive heat (above 104°F/40°C)
  • Inactive ingredients

    cocamide DEA, cocamine oxide, fragrance, gluconic acid*, gluconolactone*, isopropyl alcohol 4%, PEG-75 lanolin, PEG-150 distearate, propylene glycol, quaternium-60, water *contains one or more of these ingredients

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-800-581-2528 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT.

  • Representative label and principal display panel

    Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Foaming Solution

    4%

    Antiseptic Skin Cleanser

    NDC 42939-125-26

    4 fl oz (118 mL)

    Non-Sterile.

    For External Use only.

    Manufactured by:
    AVA Inc., Willowbrook IL 60527
    Made in USA

    Issued: 07/2024.

    Keep from freezing.

    Laundering/Cleaning Instructions: Chlorhexidine gluconate skin cleansers will cause stains if used with chlorine releasing products, such as chlorine bleach. Rinse completely and use only non-chlorine detergents.

    WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including amides, coco, n,n-bis(hydroxyethyl) and 2,2’-iminodiethanol which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    4ozfoam

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SCRUB, SCRUB-STAT, FOAM SAFE, MICRO-GUARD 
    chlorhexidine gluconate solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:42939-125(NDC:47593-468)
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE (UNII: MOR84MUD8E) (CHLORHEXIDINE - UNII:R4KO0DY52L) CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE40 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    COCO DIETHANOLAMIDE (UNII: 92005F972D)  
    COCAMINE OXIDE (UNII: QWA2IZI6FI)  
    GLUCONIC ACID (UNII: R4R8J0Q44B)  
    GLUCONOLACTONE (UNII: WQ29KQ9POT)  
    ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)  
    PEG-75 LANOLIN (UNII: 09179OX7TB)  
    PEG-150 DISTEARATE (UNII: 6F36Q0I0AC)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    QUATERNIUM-33 (UNII: XPS4174QZJ)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:42939-125-26118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/31/2024
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA01925807/22/1986
    Labeler - AVA, Inc. (615317075)
    Registrant - AVA, Inc. (615317075)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    AVA, Inc.615317075analysis(42939-125) , api manufacture(42939-125) , manufacture(42939-125) , repack(42939-125)