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Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% · Liquid
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased Cell Wall Integrity [PE] | PE | All 26 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019125-001 | DYNA-HEX 4 | SOLUTION | CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE | Over-the-counter | — |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 50 | Labeling | Approved | July 24, 2026 | Standard |
| Supplement | 48 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | February 3, 2026 | N/A |
| Supplement | 45 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | September 29, 2022 | N/A |
| Supplement | 44 | Labeling | Approved | September 14, 2017 | Standard |
| Supplement | 42 | Labeling | Approved | October 17, 2014 | Standard |
| Supplement | 40 | Labeling | Approved | November 9, 2012 | Standard |
| Supplement | 34 | Labeling | Approved | May 16, 2005 | Standard |
| Supplement | 31 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | October 8, 1999 | Standard |
| Supplement | 30 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | September 8, 1999 | Standard |
| Supplement | 29 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | September 11, 1998 | Standard |
| Supplement | 28 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | June 6, 1996 | Standard |
| Supplement | 27 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | May 6, 1996 | Standard |
| Supplement | 26 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | April 12, 1996 | Standard |
| Supplement | 25 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | February 21, 1996 | Standard |
| Supplement | 24 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | February 6, 1996 | Standard |
| Supplement | 23 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | February 6, 1996 | Standard |
| Supplement | 21 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | August 28, 1995 | Standard |
| Supplement | 19 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | May 10, 1995 | Standard |
| Supplement | 18 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | May 10, 1995 | Standard |
| Supplement | 17 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | November 6, 1992 | Standard |
| Supplement | 13 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | March 7, 1991 | Standard |
| Supplement | 11 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | January 23, 1990 | Standard |
| Supplement | 4 | Efficacy | Approved | December 27, 1989 | — |
| Supplement | 10 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | August 14, 1989 | Standard |
| Supplement | 6 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | August 25, 1988 | Standard |
| Supplement | 1 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | June 9, 1986 | Standard |
| Supplement | 3 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | September 4, 1985 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 3 - New Dosage Form | Approved | December 24, 1984 | Standard |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · July 28, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · February 5, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · February 5, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · October 5, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · September 30, 2022
- 0 · Supplement · September 21, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · September 19, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · October 30, 2014
- 0 · Supplement · October 22, 2014
- 0 · Supplement · November 13, 2012
- 0 · Supplement · May 18, 2005
- 0 · Supplement · September 11, 2003
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260303). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingUses Dosage and Administration Uses: removal of surgical handscrub (11/23) Direction: removal of surgical handscurb (11/23)
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug LabelingUses healthcare personnel handwash : helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease skin wound and general skin cleansing
Uses healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease skin wound and general skin cleansing
Purpose
openFDA Drug LabelingPurpose Antiseptic
Purpose Antiseptic
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug LabelingDirections use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel Skin wound and normal 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
Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for about 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly Skin wound and general skin cleansing: thoroughly rinses 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
Warnings
openFDA Drug LabelingWarnings For external use only Allergy alert: This product may cause severe allergic reaction. Symptoms may include: wheezing/difficulty breathing shock facial swelling hives rash If an allergc reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use if you or the patient is allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product in contact with meninges in the genital area Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition. 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 eardurms. if solution should contact these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin should not be routinely treated repeated general skin cleansing of large body areas should not be done except when advised by a health care provider
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
openFDA Drug LabelingDo not use if you or the patient is allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product in contact with meninges in the genital area
Do not use if you or the patient is allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product in contact with the meninges in the genital area
Ask a Doctor
openFDA Drug LabelingStop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Stop Use
openFDA Drug LabelingStop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Active Ingredient
openFDA Drug LabelingActive Ingredients Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% Solution
Active ingredient Chlorhexidine gluconate 4% solution
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46122-137-34 | 46122-137 | AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (46122-137-34) | April 1, 2013 |
| 46122-137-43 | 46122-137 | AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (46122-137-43) | January 1, 2019 |
| 59779-767-08 | 59779-767 | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (59779-767-08) | August 31, 2011 |
| 59779-767-16 | 59779-767 | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (59779-767-16) | January 1, 2017 |
| 59779-767-18 | 59779-767 | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | 532 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (59779-767-18) | November 14, 2022 |
| 70000-0407-1 | 70000-0407 | Cardinal Health | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (70000-0407-1) | January 1, 2012 |
| 63868-940-08 | 63868-940 | Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc. | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (63868-940-08) | May 1, 2014 |
| 41250-162-16 | 41250-162 | Meijer Distribution, Inc. | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (41250-162-16) | January 1, 2014 |
| 11822-0116-5 | 11822-0116 | Rite Aid | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (11822-0116-5) | March 25, 2021 |
| 11822-3678-7 | 11822-3678 | Rite Aid Corporation | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (11822-3678-7) | January 1, 2019 |
| 11822-3678-8 | 11822-3678 | Rite Aid Corporation | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (11822-3678-8) | January 1, 2013 |
| 36800-401-50 | 36800-401 | Topco Associates LLC | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (36800-401-50) | November 1, 2013 |
| 0363-1061-08 | 0363-1061 | Walgreen Co. | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0363-1061-08) | May 1, 2011 |
| 0363-1061-15 | 0363-1061 | Walgreen Co. | 15 mL in 1 KIT (0363-1061-15) | January 1, 2017 |
| 0363-1061-16 | 0363-1061 | Walgreen Co. | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (0363-1061-16) | May 1, 2011 |
| 0363-1061-18 | 0363-1061 | Walgreen Co. | 532 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (0363-1061-18) | January 11, 2021 |
| 0116-0137-34 | 0116-0137 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0116-0137-34) | April 1, 2013 |
| 0116-0137-43 | 0116-0137 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (0116-0137-43) | January 1, 2019 |
| 0116-0161-08 | 0116-0161 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0116-0161-08) | May 1, 2011 |
| 0116-0161-15 | 0116-0161 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | 15 mL in 1 KIT (0116-0161-15) | January 1, 2017 |
| 0116-0161-16 | 0116-0161 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (0116-0161-16) | May 1, 2011 |
| 0116-0401-50 | 0116-0401 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0116-0401-50) | November 1, 2013 |
| 0116-0767-08 | 0116-0767 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE (0116-0767-08) | August 31, 2011 |
| 0116-0767-16 | 0116-0767 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (0116-0767-16) | January 1, 2017 |
| 0116-0767-18 | 0116-0767 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | 532 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (0116-0767-18) | November 14, 2022 |
| 0116-3678-07 | 0116-3678 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (0116-3678-07) | January 1, 2019 |
| 0116-3678-08 | 0116-3678 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0116-3678-08) | January 1, 2013 |
| 46122-137 | 46122-137 | AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation | — | April 1, 2013 |
| 59779-767 | 59779-767 | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | — | August 31, 2011 |
| 70000-0407 | 70000-0407 | Cardinal Health | — | January 1, 2012 |
| 63868-940 | 63868-940 | Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc. | — | May 1, 2014 |
| 41250-162 | 41250-162 | Meijer Distribution, Inc. | — | January 1, 2014 |
| 11822-0116 | 11822-0116 | Rite Aid | — | March 25, 2021 |
| 11822-3678 | 11822-3678 | Rite Aid Corporation | — | January 1, 2013 |
| 36800-401 | 36800-401 | Topco Associates LLC | — | November 1, 2013 |
| 0363-1061 | 0363-1061 | Walgreen Co. | — | May 1, 2011 |
| 0116-0137 | 0116-0137 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | — | April 1, 2013 |
| 0116-0161 | 0116-0161 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | — | May 1, 2011 |
| 0116-0401 | 0116-0401 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | — | November 1, 2013 |
| 0116-0767 | 0116-0767 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | — | August 31, 2011 |
| 0116-3678 | 0116-3678 | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | — | January 1, 2013 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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