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Chlorhexidine gluconate · Solution
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019258-001 | CIDA-STAT | SOLUTION | CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE | Over-the-counter | — | ||
| 019258-002 | CHG SCRUB | SOLUTION | CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE | Over-the-counter | — |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 26 | Labeling | Approved | January 10, 2018 | Standard |
| Supplement | 23 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | January 14, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 22 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | December 28, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 21 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | August 5, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 20 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | December 16, 2014 | Standard |
| Supplement | 19 | Labeling | Approved | May 17, 2012 | Standard |
| Supplement | 16 | Labeling | Approved | April 23, 2010 | Standard |
| Supplement | 14 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | April 3, 2006 | Standard |
| Supplement | 11 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | February 15, 2005 | Standard |
| Supplement | 13 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | December 20, 2002 | Standard |
| Supplement | 12 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | July 25, 2002 | Standard |
| Supplement | 10 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | April 17, 2001 | Standard |
| Supplement | 8 | Labeling | Approved | December 8, 1995 | Standard |
| Supplement | 9 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | August 16, 1995 | Standard |
| Supplement | 6 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | May 10, 1993 | Standard |
| Supplement | 7 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | May 6, 1993 | Standard |
| Supplement | 2 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | June 2, 1987 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer | Approved | July 22, 1986 | Standard |
Review documents
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20240807). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug LabelingUses surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care healthcare personnel handwash: handwash to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease skin wound and general cleanser: helps reduce bacteria on the skin
Purpose
openFDA Drug LabelingPurposes Surgical hand scrub Healthcare personnel handwash Skin wound and general skin cleanser
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. use full strength do not dilute Surgical hand scrub remove jewelry wet hands and forearms with water and apply 5 mL of the product wash/scrub hands and forearms for 3 minutes paying particular attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces rinse thoroughly with water washfor an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of the product and rinse under running water dry thoroughly Healthcare personnel handwash wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 30 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly Skin wound and general skin cleanser thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water apply the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently. Rinse thoroughly with water. rinse again thoroughly
Warnings
openFDA Drug LabelingWarnings 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 ingredients in this preparation as a properative skin preparation (especially on the head or face) in contact with meninges in the genital area 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 during surgical procedures or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated ear drums. if contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away 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 underlying condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of the skin Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs and lasts for 72 hours. 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.
Do Not Use
openFDA Drug LabelingAllergy 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 ingredients in this preparation as a properative skin preparation (especially on the head or face) in contact with meninges in the genital area
Ask a Doctor
openFDA Drug LabelingStop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs and lasts for 72 hours. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Active Ingredient
openFDA Drug LabelingActive ingredient Chlorhexidine gluconate solution, 4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42939-124-01 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-124-01) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-02 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 540 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-124-02) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-03 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 750 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (42939-124-03) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-04 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 750 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-124-04) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-05 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 800 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-124-05) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-06 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-06) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-07 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-07) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-08 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 1000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-124-08) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-09 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 1000 mL in 1 POUCH (42939-124-09) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-10 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 1250 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-10) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-11 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 1250 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (42939-124-11) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-12 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 3785 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-124-12) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-13 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-13) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-14 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-14) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-15 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-15) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-16 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-16) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-17 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-17) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-18 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-18) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-19 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-19) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-20 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-20) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-21 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-21) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-22 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-22) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-23 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 1000 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-124-23) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-24 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 208000 mL in 1 DRUM (42939-124-24) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124-25 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | 1134000 mL in 1 CONTAINER (42939-124-25) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-01 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-125-01) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-02 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 540 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-125-02) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-03 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 750 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (42939-125-03) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-04 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 750 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-125-04) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-05 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 800 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-125-05) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-06 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-06) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-07 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-07) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-08 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 1000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-125-08) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-09 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 1000 mL in 1 POUCH (42939-125-09) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-10 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 1250 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-10) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-11 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 1250 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (42939-125-11) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-12 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 3785 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-125-12) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-13 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-13) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-14 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-14) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-15 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-15) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-16 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-16) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-17 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-17) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-18 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-18) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-19 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-19) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-20 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-20) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-21 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-21) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-22 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-22) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-23 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 1000 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-125-23) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-24 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 208000 mL in 1 DRUM (42939-125-24) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-25 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 1134000 mL in 1 CONTAINER (42939-125-25) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125-26 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (42939-125-26) | July 31, 2024 |
| 42939-127-01 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-127-01) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-02 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 540 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-127-02) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-03 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 750 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (42939-127-03) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-04 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 750 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-127-04) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-05 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 800 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-127-05) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-06 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-06) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-07 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-07) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-08 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 1000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-127-08) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-09 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 1000 mL in 1 POUCH (42939-127-09) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-10 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 1250 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-10) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-11 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 1250 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (42939-127-11) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-12 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 3785 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-127-12) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-13 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-13) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-14 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-14) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-15 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-15) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-16 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-16) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-17 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-17) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-18 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-18) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-19 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-19) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-20 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-20) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-21 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-21) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-22 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-22) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-23 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 1000 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-23) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-24 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 208000 mL in 1 DRUM (42939-127-24) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127-25 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | 1134000 mL in 1 CONTAINER (42939-127-25) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-01 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-128-01) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-02 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 540 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-128-02) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-03 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 750 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (42939-128-03) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-04 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 750 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-128-04) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-05 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 800 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-128-05) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-06 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-06) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-07 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-07) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-08 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 1000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-128-08) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-09 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 1000 mL in 1 POUCH (42939-128-09) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-10 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 1250 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-10) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-11 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 1250 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (42939-128-11) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-12 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 3785 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-128-12) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-13 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-13) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-14 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-14) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-15 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-15) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-16 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-16) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-17 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-17) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-18 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-18) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-19 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-19) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-20 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-20) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-21 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-21) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-22 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-22) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-23 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 1000 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-128-23) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-24 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 208000 mL in 1 DRUM (42939-128-24) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128-25 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | 1134000 mL in 1 CONTAINER (42939-128-25) | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-124 | 42939-124 | AVA, Inc. | — | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-125 | 42939-125 | AVA, Inc. | — | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-127 | 42939-127 | AVA, Inc. | — | July 22, 1986 |
| 42939-128 | 42939-128 | AVA, Inc. | — | July 22, 1986 |
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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