chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol (Prevantics swabstick) Drug Information

Prevantics swabstick

chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol

WATER

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

CHLORHEXIDINE

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

Active ingredients

Chlorhexidine gluconate 3.15% w/v

Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v

Purpose

Antiseptic

Use

for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery or injection

Warnings

For external use only
Flammable, keep away from fire or flame
Do not use with electrocautery procedures

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

on patients allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredients in this product
for lumbar puncture or in contact with the meninges
on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser
under occlusive patch

When using this product

keep out of eyes, ears, mouth and mucous membranes. May cause serious or permanent injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact a doctor.

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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.
maximum treatment area for one swabstick is approximately: dry site: 4 by 4 inches (10 by 10 cm) or moist site: 3 by 5 inches (7.5 by 12.5 cm)
tear open the pouch to expose the swabstick.
remove the swabstick from package. Do not touch the foam tip.
prior to surgery or injection, apply one flat side of foam tip to the proposed skin site and prep the skin in vigorous back-and-forth repeated strokes, turning the swabstick over (unused side of the foam tip) halfway in the procedure
dry site: scrub repeatedly back and forth for 15 seconds with each side of the applicator for a total of 30 seconds. Allow to air dry for approximately 30 seconds.
moist site: scrub repeatedly back and forth for 1 minute with each side of applicator for a total of 2 minutes. Allow to air dry for approximately 1.5 minutes.
do not blot or wipe dry
discard after a single use

Other information

store between 68-77°F (20-25°C)
avoid freezing and excessive heat above 104°F (40°C)
for hospital and professional use only

Inactive ingredients

USP purified water

Questions?

call 1-800-999-6423, M-F (9:00 am-5:00 pm EST)

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

Reorder No. S42850
NDC 10819-4075-5

Prevantics(R) Swabstick
[Chlorhexidine Gluconate (3.15%)* and Isopropyl Alcohol (70%) Swab]
Patient preoperative skin preparation
Non-sterile Solution

Packaging is sterile when in sterile kit

*equivalent to 50 mg of Chlorhexidine Gluconate per pouch

For external use only

Use for preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery or injection
Latex free
Helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection
For hospital and professional use only

IMPORTANT: See insert for complete Drug Facts and safety information.

Professional Disposables International, Inc.
Orangeburg, NY 10962-1376
USA - 1-800-999-6423
www.pdipdi.com

One Swabstick, 0.054 fl. oz. (1.6 mL) Each

Packet Label

packet compact

Insert

insert packet