BD E-Z Scrub (chlorhexidine gluconate) solution
Becton Dickinson and Company
Active ingredient
Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution
Purpose
surgical hand scrub
healthcare personnel handwash
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
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 permitted to enter and remain in the eye 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 5 mL of solution (4 full strokes) and a wet brush paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces
- a separate nail cleaner may be used
- rinse thoroughly
- wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of solution (4 full strokes) and rinse under running water
- dry thoroughly
Healthcare personnel handwash:
- wet hands with water
- dispense 5 mL of solution (4 full strokes) into cupped hands, wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds, and rinse under running water
- dry thoroughly
Other information
- store at 20-25° C (68-77° F)
- avoid excessive heat above 40° C (104° F)
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, cocamide DEA, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, purified water
Questions or comments?
call 1-800-453-4538
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Principal Display Panel – Box Label
NDC 17271-506-02
BD E-Z Scrub™
Chlorhexidine
Gluconate 2% Solution
Antiseptic
REF 372416
Foreign Patents and Patents Pending.
U.S. Patents 6,427,875
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
32 fl oz (946 mL)
