ChlorSept Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

ChlorSept 0.5% Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.5% w/v, isopropryl alcohol 75% v/v. ChlorSept 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v, isopropryl alcohol 70% v/v

Indications/Uses

Pre-op & invasive procedures skin antiseptic & disinfectant.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

ChlorSept 0.5% Pre-op surgical hand disinfectant Spread & rub 5 mL vigorously over both hands & forearms. Apply further 5 mL & repeat procedure when dry. Antiseptic hand disinfectant Spread & rub 3 mL vigorously over hands & wrist until dry. Pre-op patient's skin disinfectant Apply to sterile swab & rub over op site for min of 2 min. ChlorSept 2% Apply min undiluted amount & allow to dry.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions develop. Not to be used in patients w/ history of chlorhexidine allergy. ChlorSept 2% Not to be used w/ electrocautery procedures or other ignition sources until completely dry.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Drug Interactions

Reduced activity w/ suspending agents (eg, alginates, tragacanth), insoluble powders (eg, kaolin), Ca, Mg, Zn insoluble compd. Incompatible w/ oxidizing agents eg, hydrogen peroxide, nitric acid. May be salted out from aq mixt by addition of NaCl, Na sulfate, Na hydroxide.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Skin Antiseptics & Disinfectants

ATC Classification

D08AC52 - chlorhexidine, combinations ; Belongs to the class of biguanide and amidine antiseptics. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

ChlorSept 0.5% topical soln

Packing/Price

500 mL x 1's

Form

ChlorSept 2% topical soln

Packing/Price

250 mL x 1's;500 mL x 1's;60 mL x 1's

ChlorSept

Manufacturer:

KCK Pharma

Distributor:

Unimed