Label: HIBICLENS- chlorhexidine gluconate solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated September 19, 2012

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredientPurpose
    Chlorhexidine gluconate
    solution 4.0% w/v
    Antiseptic
  • Uses

    • antimicrobial skin cleanser helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
    • for skin wound and general skin cleansing
    • surgical hand scrub
    • personnel hand wash
    • preoperative skin preparation
  • 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 of the head or face
    • in contact with the meninges
    • in the genital area
    • on wounds that involve more than the superficial layers of skin

    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 contact occurs in any of these areas, rinse with cold water right away

    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

    • skin wound and general skin cleansing. Thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water. Apply the minimum amount of HIBICLENS necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently. Rinse thoroughly.
    • surgical hand scrub. Wet hands and forearms with water. Scrub for 3 minutes with about 5mL of HIBICLENS with a brush. Rinse thoroughly under running water. Repeat. Dry thoroughly.
    • personnel hand wash. Wet hands with water. Dispense about 5mL of HIBICLENS into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
    • preoperative skin preparation. Apply HIBICLENS liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes. Dry with a sterile towel. Repeat. Dry with a sterile towel.
  • Other information

    store between 20-25°C (68-77°F).

  • Inactive ingredients

    fragrance, isopropyl alcohol 4% w/v, purified water, Red 40, and other ingredients in a nonalkaline base.

  • Questions?

    1-800-843-8497

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 236 mL Bottle Label

    NDC 54868-3046-1

    Principal Display Panel - 236 mL Bottle Label

    HIBICLENS®
    (Chlorhexidine Gluconate
    solution 4.0% w/v)

    Antiseptic/Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser

    HIBICLENS® prevents skin infections thereby reducing the risk of cross-
    infection. HIBICLENS® has antiseptic activity and a persistent antimicrobial
    effect with rapid bactericidal activity against a wide range of microorganisms.

    MÖLNLYCKE®
    HEALTH CARE

    8 Fl. oz. (236 mL)

    Distributed by Mölnlycke Health Care US, LLC
    Norcross, GA 30092



    Additional barcode labeling by:
    Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Tulsa, Oklahoma       74146
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HIBICLENS 
    chlorhexidine gluconate solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54868-3046(NDC:0234-0575)
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE (UNII: MOR84MUD8E) (CHLORHEXIDINE - UNII:R4KO0DY52L) CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE213 g  in 1000 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    Isopropyl alcohol (UNII: ND2M416302)  
    FD&C Red NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    Water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorREDScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:54868-3046-01 in 1 CARTON
    1118 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    2NDC:54868-3046-11 in 1 CARTON
    2236 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA01776811/17/2004
    Labeler - Physicians Total Care, Inc. (194123980)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Physicians Total Care, Inc.194123980relabel(54868-3046)