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Bactoshield CHG

Dosage form: solution
Ingredients: Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20mg in 1mL
Labeler: Deb USA, Inc.
NDC code: 11084-814

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 27, 2024.

Bactoshield ® CHG

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution

Purposes

surgical hand scrub
healthcare personnel handwash
skin wound and general skin cleansing

Uses
  • surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
  • healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
  • skin wound and general skin cleansing

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 allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Do not use
  • if you or the patient is allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product
  • in contact with meninges
  • in the genital area

When using this product
  • keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if permitted to enter and remain in the eye or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated eardrums.
  • if solution should contact these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water
  • wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin should not be routinely treated
  • repeated general skin cleansing of large body areas should not be done except when advised by a health care provider

Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • 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 separate 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 product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds
  • rinse and dry thoroughly

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

Other information
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Inactive ingredients

citric acid, cocamide DEA, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, purified water.

Questions or comments?

call 1-866-783-0422 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

Warning

This product contains a chemical (cocamide DEA) known in the State of California to cause cancer.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 946 mL Bottle Label

Bactoshield ®
CHG 2%

deb med®

NDC 11084-814-24

Surgical Scrub
2% Solution Antiseptic
Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Surgical Scrub

2% CHG

Antimicrobial

REORDER #
1322 - 24

Net Contents: 946mL (32 fl oz)

61335
1322-21J(218)
2BACT32BTLLBLI

BACTOSHIELD CHG 
chlorhexidine gluconate solution
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11084-814
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Chlorhexidine) Chlorhexidine Gluconate20 mg  in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
Citric Acid Monohydrate 
COCO DIETHANOLAMIDE 
HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (100 MPA.S At 2%) 
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 
LAURAMINE OXIDE 
WATER 
Product Characteristics
ColorYELLOW (Clear) Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:11084-814-083780 mL in 1 BOTTLE
2NDC:11084-814-24946 mL in 1 BOTTLE
3NDC:11084-814-03118 mL in 1 BOTTLE
4NDC:11084-814-411000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DISPENSING
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA01942202/01/2018
Labeler - Deb USA, Inc. (607378015)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.007470579MANUFACTURE(11084-814)

Revised: 04/2018
 
Deb USA, Inc.

Further information

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