Label: FOAMING CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE- chlorhexidine gluconate liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated April 12, 2021

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  • Active Ingredient

    Chlorhexidine gluconate 4% w/v

  • Purpose

    Antiseptic

  • Uses

    Antimicrobial skin cleanser helps reduce bacteria

    for skin wound and skin cleansing

    surgical hand scrub

    healthcare personnel handwash

  • Warnings

    For external use only.

  • Do Not Use

    if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient(s) in this preparation

    as a patient preoperative skin preparation of the head or face

    in contact with the meninges or in the genital area

    on wounds involving more than the superficial layers of skin

    as a general skin cleanser

  • 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

    do not inhale or ingest

  • Keep out of reach of children

    If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

    irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs and lasts 72 hours. These may be signs of a serious condition.

  • Directions

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

    skin wound and skin cleansing. Thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water. Apply the minimum amount of the product 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 5mL of the product with brush. Rinse thoroughly under running water. Repeat. Dry thoroughly.

    healthcare personnel handwash. Wet hands with water. Dispense 5 mL of the product into cupped hands. Wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

  • Other Information

    May discolor some fabrics. Do not use with bleach.

    Store between 20-25° C ( 68-77° F). Avoid excessive heat.

  • Inactive ingredients:

    Water, lauramine oxide, isopropyl alcohol, gluconolactone.

  • Questions or comments?

    1-813-815-0530 or www.protectuguard.com

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Chlorhexidine 18b

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    FOAMING CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 
    chlorhexidine gluconate liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:71788-016
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE (UNII: MOR84MUD8E) (CHLORHEXIDINE - UNII:R4KO0DY52L) CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE4 g  in 100 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    LAURAMINE OXIDE (UNII: 4F6FC4MI8W)  
    ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)  
    GLUCONOLACTONE (UNII: WQ29KQ9POT)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:71788-016-8024 in 1 CARTON04/13/2021
    1NDC:71788-016-70100 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:71788-016-204 in 1 CARTON04/13/2021
    2NDC:71788-016-101000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:71788-016-6012 in 1 CARTON04/13/2021
    3NDC:71788-016-50530 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34904/13/2021
    Labeler - Protect U Guard, LLC (080070945)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Protect U Guard, LLC080070945manufacture(71788-016) , pack(71788-016) , repack(71788-016)