Label: CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE solution

  • NDC Code(s): 16571-111-12, 16571-111-24, 16571-111-48, 16571-111-95
  • Packager: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated August 11, 2023

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  • Active ingredients

    Chlorhexidine gluconate solution, 4%

  • Purposes

    Surgical hand scrub

    Healthcare personnel handwash

    Skin wound and general skin cleanser

  • Uses

    • 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

    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 ingredients in this preparation
    • as a patient properative 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 with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These product may cause irritation or chemical burns.
    • use full strength
    • do not dilute

    Surgical hand scrub:

    • remove jewelry
    • wet hands and forearms with water and apply 5 mL of the product
    • 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 mL of the product and rinse under running water
    • dry thoroughly

    Healthcare personnel handwash:

    • wet hands with water
    • dispense 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 thoroughly with water.
    • rinse again thoroughly
  • Other information

    • store between 20-25 °C (68-77°F)
    • avoid excessive heat (above 104°F/40°C)
    • for additional information, see Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
    • if swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately
  • Inactive ingredients

    cocamide DEA, cocamine oxide, fragrance, gluconic acid*, gluconolactone*, hydroxyethylcellulose, 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 1-884-874-7464 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

    WARNING: This product can expose you to coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide diethanolamine), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

    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.

    Distributed by:

    Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.
    East Brunswick, NJ 08816

    Keep from freezing.

    Issued: 07/2023

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution

    NDC:16571-111-12; 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE

    Chlhex-Glu-Sol-118ml-1

    Chlhex-Glu-Sol-118ml-2

    Chlhex-Glu-Sol-118ml-3

    Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution

    NDC:16571-111-24; 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE

    Chlhex-Glu-Sol-236ml-1

    Chlhex-Glu-Sol-236ml-2

    Chlhex-Glu-Sol-236ml-3

    Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution

    NDC:16571-111-48; 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE

    Chlhex-Glu-Sol-473ml

    Chlorhexidine Gluconate Liquid Solution

    NDC:16571-111-95; 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE

    Chlhex-Glu-Sol-946ml

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 
    chlorhexidine gluconate solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:16571-111
    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
    COCAMINE OXIDE (UNII: QWA2IZI6FI)  
    GLUCONOLACTONE (UNII: WQ29KQ9POT)  
    PEG-75 LANOLIN (UNII: 09179OX7TB)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    COCO DIETHANOLAMIDE (UNII: 92005F972D)  
    GLUCONIC ACID (UNII: R4R8J0Q44B)  
    HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (3000 CPS AT 1%) (UNII: 7Q6P4JN1QT)  
    PEG-150 DISTEARATE (UNII: 6F36Q0I0AC)  
    QUATERNIUM-33 (UNII: XPS4174QZJ)  
    ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:16571-111-12118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/26/2023
    2NDC:16571-111-24237 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/26/2023
    3NDC:16571-111-48473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/26/2023
    4NDC:16571-111-95946 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/26/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    NDANDA01925807/26/2023
    Labeler - Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. (116880195)