ChloraPrep One-Step (chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol) solution

Keep away from fire or flame.

To reduce risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY:

• do not use 26-ml applicator for head and neck surgery or on an area smaller than 8.4 in. × 8.4 in. Use a smaller applicator instead.
• solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors
• avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. Wet hair is flammable.
• do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair)
• do not allow solution to pool
• remove wet materials from prep area

Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v

Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v

Antiseptic

Antiseptic

for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.

For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or

flame. To reduce the risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY:

• do not use 26-mL applicator for head and neck surgery
• do not use on an area smaller than 8.4 in. x 8.4 in. Use a smaller applicator instead.
• solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors
• avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Hair may take up to

1 hour to dry. Wet hair is flammable.

• do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser)

until solution is completely dry (minimum of

3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair)

• do not allow solution to pool
• remove wet materials from prep area

• use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months

of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.

• use in a well ventilated area
• maximal treatment area for one applicator is approximately

13.2 in. x 13.2 in. (1126 cm2). Do not use 26-ml applicator

for area smaller than 8.4 in. x 8.4 in. Use a smaller

applicator instead.

• remove applicator from package; do not touch sponge
• hold applicator with the sponge down. Pinch wing

only once to activate the ampules and release the antiseptic.

• wet the sponge by pressing and releasing the sponge

against the treatment area until liquid is visible on the skin

• completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic
• dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): use gentle

repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds

• moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use gentle

repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes

• do not allow solution to pool; tuck prep towels to absorb

solution, and then remove

• allow the solution to completely dry (minimum of 3

minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair). Do not blot

or wipe away.

• discard the applicator after a single use along with any

portion of the solution not required to cover the prep area.

It is not necessary to use the entire amount available.

• store between 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
• avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40 °C (104 °F)

FD&C yellow #6 dye, USP purified water

• www.chloraprep.com
• call 1-800-523-0502 (M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST)