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Foster and Thrive

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 4%

Standard Dose
Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry throughly Skin wound and general skin cleansing: throughly rinse the area to be cleaned with water apply the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently rinse again throughly
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses healthcare personnel handwash : helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease skin wound and general skin cleansing
Summary

Indications and usage Uses healthcare personnel handwash : helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease skin wound and general skin cleansing Dosage and administration Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age.

These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses healthcare personnel handwash : helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease skin wound and general skin cleansing Dosage and administration Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry throughly Skin wound and general skin cleansing: throughly rinse the area to be cleaned with water apply the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently rinse again throughly Warnings and cautions Prop 65 statement WARNING: Cancer - www.P65Warnings.co.giv

Monitoring

  • Prop 65 statement WARNING: Cancer - www.P65Warnings.co.giv

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.