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CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
Ecolab Limited
D08AC02
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
4 %w/v
Cutaneous Solution
Product not subject to medical prescription
chlorhexidine
Marketed
1995-10-16
SURGICAL SCRUB Hydrex ® SURGICAL SCRUB 4.0% W/V CUTANEOUS SOLUTION CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE SKIN CLEANSER 500 ML 3030500 3030500F/ 01JUN15 / IE A cutaneous (relating to the skin) solution also containing Ponceau 4R (E124), Dialkylamine Oxide, Glycerol, Industrial Methylated Spirit, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Purifi ed Water and Perfume (Hibetone). For use as an antiseptic hand wash, a pre-operative hand scrub and a pre-operative skin preparation prior to surgery. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY Licence holder, manufacturer and assembler: ECOLAB LTD. Lotherton Way, Garforth, Leeds LS25 2JY (GB) · tel: +44 (0) 113 232 0066 PA 1110/4/1 Batch No, Expiry and Manufacture Date to be overprinted on the label SURGICAL SCRUB HOW TO USE MEDICAL AND NURSING STAFF: Antiseptic hand wash – wet the hands and forearms, apply 5ml of Hydrex Surgical Scrub and wash for 1 minute. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Pre-operative surgical scrub – wet the hands and forearms, apply 5ml of Hydrex Surgical Scrub and wash for 1 minute, cleaning the fi ngernails with a brush. Rinse and repeat the procedure using a further 5ml of Hydrex Surgical Scrub and wash for 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and dry. PATIENTS: Pre-operative skin preparation – wash the whole body with 25ml of Hydrex Surgical Scrub on at least two occasions, usually the day before and on the day of the operation. Rinse thoroughly and dry. DO NOT use in body openings (eg nose, ears). SURGICAL SCRUB AVOID contact with eyes, ears, brain and meninges (skin covering the brain and spinal cord). Use with care in newborn babies and infants, especially those born prematurely. Hydrex Surgical Scrub may cause chemical burns. ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IF SWALLOWED – If you accidentally swallow Hydrex Surgical Scrub you should go to the accident and emergency department of your nearest hospital. POSSIBLE SIDE EFF ECTS – Chlorhexidine can very rarely cause hypersensitivity, including anaphylactic shock (throat or lip swelling, low blood pressure), and allergic reactions (e.g. dermatitis, itching, redness, e Perskaitykite visą dokumentą
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Hydrex Surgical Scrub 4.0% w/v Cutaneous Solution. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Chlorhexidine gluconate 4% w/v (equivalent to 40mg/ml) For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Cutaneous Solution. Red-coloured antiseptic solution. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS For use as an antiseptic hand wash, a pre-operative hand scrub and a pre-operative skin preparation to surgery. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION ANTISEPTIC HAND WASH - wet the hands and forearms, apply 5 ml of skin cleanser and wash for one minute. Rinse thoroughly and dry. PRE-OPERATIVE SURGICAL SCRUB - wet hands and forearms, apply 5 ml of skin cleanser and wash for one minute, cleaning the finger nails with a brush. Rinse and repeat the procedure using a further 5 ml of skin cleanser and wash for 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and dry. PRE-OPERATIVE SKIN PREPARATION - the patient should wash his whole body with 25 ml of the cleanser on at least two occasions, usually the day before and on the day of the operation. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Avoid contact with eyes, middle ear, brain and meninges. Known hypersensitivity to the product or any of its components, especially in those with a history of possible chlorhexidine-related allergic reactions (see sections 4.4 and 4.8). 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE For external use only. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use in body cavities. Hydrex Surgical Scrub contains chlorhexidine. Chlorhexidine is known to induce hypersensitivity, including generalised allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock. The prevalence of chlorhexidine hypersensitivity is not known, but available literature suggests this is likely to be very rare. Hydrex Surgical Scrub should not be administered to anyone with a potential history of an allergic reaction to a chlorhexidine-containing compound (see sections 4.3 and 4.8). H E A L T H P R O D U C T S R E G U L A T O R Y A U T H O Perskaitykite visą dokumentą