Chlorhexidine Gluconate (DYNA-HEX 4) Drug Information

DYNA-HEX 4

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

LAURAMINE OXIDE

PEG-75 LANOLIN

WATER

TRIDECYL ALCOHOL

COCO DIETHANOLAMIDE

GLUCONOLACTONE

HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (140 CPS AT 5%)

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

CHLORHEXIDINE

Active ingredient

Chlorhexidine gluconate 4% solution

Purpose

Antiseptic

Uses

surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
skin wound and general skin cleansing

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 ingredient in this product

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 eardrums.
if solution should contact these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water
do not use routinely if you have wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin

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.

Surgical hand scrub:

wet hands and forearms with water
scrub for 3 minutes with 3 full pumps (5 grams) of product and a wet brush paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces
a seperate nail cleaner may be used
rinse thoroughly
wash for an additional 3 minutes with 3 full pumps (5 grams) of product and rinse under running water
dry thoroughly

Healthcare personnel handwash:

wet hands with water
dispense 3 full pumps (5 grams) of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds
rinse and dry thoroughly

Skin wound and general skin cleansing:
 thoroughly 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 thoroughly

Other information

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Inactive ingredients

cocamide DEA, fragrance, glucono-delta-lactone, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, PEG-75 lanolin, purified water, tridecyl alcohol

Questions of Comments?

Call 1-800-587-3721 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST

Indications and Usage

Dosage and Administration

addition of "skin wounf and general skin cleansing (11/23)

Laundering/Cleaning Instructions

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.

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

NDC 0116-1060-18

DYNA-HEX 4®

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% Solution