ChlorHEX (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) 4% w/v Antiseptic Solution (500ml)

ChlorHEX (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) 4% w/v Antiseptic Solution (500ml)
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ChlorHEX 4% Antiseptic Solution is an antimicrobial solution, containing 4% chlorhexidine gluconate which has antibacterial and bacteriostatic properties. It is effective against a wide range of bacteria and inhibits some viruses and is active against some fungi.

Directions For Use:

• Do not dilute. To be used full strength.

(a) As a surgical hand scrub: Remove all jewelry on hands and wrist. Wet hands and forearms with water and then apply 5ml of ChlorHex 4% Antiseptic Solution. Scrub hands and forearms for 3 minutes paying attention to nails, cuticles and interdigital spaces. Rinse with wate and then apply 5ml of ChlorHex 4% Antiseptic Solution. Wash for another 3 minutes and rinse and dry thoroughly.

(b) As a healthcare personnel handwash: Wet hands and forearms and apply 3-5ml ChlorHex 4% Antiseptic Solution. Scrub for 1 minute then rinse and dry thoroughly.

(c) For general skin cleansing: Thoroughly rinse area to be cleansed with water. Apply the minimum amount of ChlorHex 4% Antiseptic Solution necessary to cover the skin. Wash gently and rinse thoroughly with water.

Active Ingredient: Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% w/v.

Cautions:

• ChlorHEX 4% Antiseptic Solution is not meant for routine cleansing of skin or wounds which involve more than superficial layers. 
• ChlorHEX 4% Antiseptic Solution is also not to be used for repeated general skin cleansing of large body areas except in those patients whose underlying condition required reduction in the bacterial population of the skin.
  
• Avoid contact with mucous membranes like eyes, ears and mouth.
  
• Do not use as a preoperative skin preparation for the face and head.
  
• Misuse of the product has been reported to have caused serious and permanent eye injury when the product has been allowed to enter and remain in the eye during surgical procedures.
  
• Should contact be made with the areas, quickly rinse out with water, avoid contact with meninges.
  
• Keep out of reach of children. 
  
• For external use only.