Betasept Antiseptic Surgical Scrub Dosage
Generic name: CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 0.04mg in 1mL
Dosage form: topical solution
Drug classes: Antiseptic and germicides, Mouth and throat products
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 30, 2025.
- use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.
Surgical hand scrub
- wet hands and forearms with water
- scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 mL of product and a wet brush, paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces
- a seperate nail cleaner may be used
- rinse thoroughly
- wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of product and rinse under running water
- dry thoroughly
Healthcare personnel handwash
- wet hands with water
- dispense about 5 mL of priduct into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds
- rinse and dry thoroughly
Patient preoperative skin preparation
- apply product liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
- repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
Skin wound and general skin cleansing
- thoroughly rinse the area to be cleaned with water
- apply the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently
- rinse again thoroughly
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- Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Topical) (AHFS Monograph)
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