Swab Stick 2% w/w chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)

Swab Stick 2% w/w chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE. It is labelled by XINXIANG XINDA TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD taken by topical and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 84128-011, application 505G(a)(3), label effective 20260524. It is one of 38 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE are most often described in connection with: skin antisepsis, prior invasive, procedure helps, reduce bacteria. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Usage For skin antisepsis prior to an invasive procedure. Helps reduce bacteria content that could cause skin infections.

Dosage Apply to areas that need to be disinfected

Warnings For external and professional use only. Avoid contact with eyes, interior of ears and mucous membranes. Single-use product. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

FDA lists 38 drug label records with CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

What is Swab Stick 2% w/w chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) used for?
Usage For skin antisepsis prior to an invasive procedure. Helps reduce bacteria content that could cause skin infections.

Who makes Swab Stick 2% w/w chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)?
XINXIANG XINDA TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD is the labeler of record for Swab Stick 2% w/w chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG). 38 FDA label records share the active ingredient CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Swab Stick 2% w/w chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) come in?
administered by topical. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Swab Stick 2% w/w chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE?
Yes. 38 FDA drug label records list CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Swab Stick 2% w/w chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.