Bactoshield CHG Dosage
Generic name: CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 20mg in 1mL
Dosage form: topical liquid
Drug class: Antiseptic and germicides
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 9, 2025.
- 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
- wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of the product and rinse under running water
- dry thoroughly
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