Purell Antimicrobial Foam
Purell Antimicrobial Foam is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 2% SOLUTION manufactured by GOJO Industries, Inc. administered by TOPICAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20190618.
- Generic name
- CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 2% SOLUTION
- Manufacturer
- GOJO Industries, Inc.
- Product type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
- Route
- TOPICAL
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 21749-225
- Application
- NDA019422
- Label effective
- 20190618
Active ingredients
Indications & Usage
Uses healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
Dosage & Administration
Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under two months of age. These products may cuase irritation or chemical burns Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense 5 mL of product (6 full strokes) into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly Surgical hand scrub wet hands and forearms with water scrub for 3 minutes with 5 mL of product (6 full strokes), with a wet brush, paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and skin between the fingers a seperate nail cleaner may be used rinse thoroughly wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of product (6 full strokes) and rinse under running water and dry thoroughly
Contraindications
Not available.
Warnings
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 allergy reaction occurs, stop use and seek madical help right away.
Adverse Reactions
Not available.