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 or injection. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.
Warnings
For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame.
- do not use with electrocautery procedures
Allergy alert:
This product may cause a severe allergic reaction.
Symptoms may include:
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wheezing/difficulty breathing
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shock
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facial swelling
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hives
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rash
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use
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on patients allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product
- for lumbar puncture or in contact with the meninges
- on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser
When using this product
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
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.
- maximal treatment area using three swabsticks sequentially is approximately 5 in. x 5 in. (160 cm
2)
- tear pouch at side notch to reveal applicator handles. Do not touch foam applicator tip. Place foam flat side down on the treatment area.
- completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic
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dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): using each swabstick sequentially, use gentle repeated back-and-forth strokes for a total of 30 seconds. Allow the area to air dry for approximately 30 seconds. Do not blot or wipe away.
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moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): using each swabstick sequentially, use gentle repeated back-and-forth strokes for a total of 2 minutes. Allow the area to air dry for approximately 1 minute. Do not blot or wipe away.
- 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
- store between 15-30 ºC (59-86 °F)
- avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40 ºC (104 °F)
Inactive ingredient
USP purified water
Questions?
- www.chloraprep.com
- call
1-800-523-0502 (M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST)
Package/Label Principal Display Panel

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL-CARTON
5.25ml
TRIPLE
SWABSTICK
APPLICATORS
Clear
Do Not Reuse
Not made with natural rubber latex
40 packages
0.18 fl. oz. (5.25 ml) each
NDC 054365-400-08
Cat. No. 260103
ChloraPrep
®
2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)
and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation
Non-Sterile Solution
Applicator is non-sterile
Professional Use Only
Store between 15-30 ºC (59-86 ºF)
Avoid freezing and excessive heat
above 40 ºC (104 ºF)