3M SoluPrep S
Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Isopropyl Alcohol · Solution · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v Active ingredients Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v Active ingredients Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v
Purpose
Purpose Antiseptic Antiseptic Purpose Antiseptic Antiseptic Purpose Antiseptic Antiseptic
Uses
Uses patient preoperative skin preparation: for preparation of the skin prior to surgery helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection Uses patient preoperative skin preparation: for preparation of the skin prior to surgery helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection Uses patient preoperative skin preparation: for preparation of the skin prior to surgery helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. To reduce risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY: do not use 26-mL applicator for head and neck surgery do not use on an area smaller than 8.4 in. x 15.6 in. Use a smaller applicator instead. solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Wet hair is flammable . Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair) do not allow solution to pool remove wet materials from prep area 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 on patients with known allergies to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product for lumbar puncture or in contact with the meninges on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser When using this product keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious or permanent injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact a doctor. to avoid skin injury, care should be taken when removing drapes, tapes, etc. 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. Warnings For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. To reduce risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY: solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Wet hair is flammable . Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair) do not allow solution to pool remove wet materials from prep area 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 on patients with known allergies to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product for lumbar puncture or in contact with the meninges on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser When using this product keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious or permanent injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact a doctor. to avoid skin injury, care should be taken when removing drapes, tapes, etc. 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. Warnings For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. To reduce risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY: solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Wet hair is flammable . Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair) do not allow solution to pool remove wet materials from prep area 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 on patients with known allergies to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product for lumbar puncture or in contact with the meninges on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser When using this product keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious or permanent injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact a doctor. to avoid skin injury, care should be taken when removing drapes, tapes, etc. 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.
Do not use
Do not use on patients with known allergies to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product for lumbar puncture or in contact with the meninges on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser Do not use on patients with known allergies to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product for lumbar puncture or in contact with the meninges on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser Do not use on patients with known allergies to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product for lumbar puncture or in contact with the meninges on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser
When using this product
When using this product keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious or permanent injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact a doctor. to avoid skin injury, care should be taken when removing drapes, tapes, etc. 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. When using this product keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious or permanent injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact a doctor. to avoid skin injury, care should be taken when removing drapes, tapes, etc. 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. When using this product keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious or permanent injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact a doctor. to avoid skin injury, care should be taken when removing drapes, tapes, etc. 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.
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition. 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
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions (follow all directions for use) use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. discard the applicator after a single use along with any portion of the solution not required to cover the prepped area. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available. Getting Patient Ready for Solution: use in well-ventilated area do not microwave or heat the solution applicator apply to clean, completely dry, residue-free, intact skin when hair removal is necessary, use a surgical clipper on the morning of the surgery. If a wet shave is used, thoroughly remove all soap residues. Activating the Applicator: remove applicator from package; do not touch sponge with sponge face parallel to the floor, press the cap end of the applicator. Solution will begin to flow into sponge. When Applying Solution: completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes maximal treatment area for one applicator is approximately 13.2 in. x 21.6 in. (285.2 in 2 ). do not allow solution to pool ; tuck prep towels to absorb solution, and then remove clean umbilicus with enclosed swabs when applicable. (Moisten swabs by pressing against solution-soaked sponge applicator.) avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Wet hair is flammable . Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. when prepping skin folds, toes, or fingers, use a sterile-gloved hand to hold skin apart until completely dry. After Applying Solution: to reduce the risk of fire, wait until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair) While Waiting for Solution to Completely Dry: do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) check for pooled solution. Use sterile gauze to soak up pooled solution. Do not blot because it may remove solution from skin. remove wet materials from prep area. Replace if necessary. After Solution is Completely Dry: to reduce the risk of fire, begin draping and/or using cautery only after solution is completely dry and all wet materials are removed if incise drapes are used, apply directly to dry prep apply dressing following standard practices Directions (follow all directions for use) use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. discard the applicator after a single use along with any portion of the solution not required to cover the prepped area. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available. Getting Patient Ready for Solution: use in well-ventilated area do not microwave or heat the solution applicator apply to clean, completely dry, residue-free, intact skin when hair removal is necessary, use a surgical clipper on the morning of the surgery. If a wet shave is used, thoroughly remove all soap residues. Activating the Applicator: remove applicator from package; do not touch sponge grasp products by wrapping hand and fingers around the labeled portion of the applicator. Place thumb on the lever with sponge face parallel to the floor, snap lever to allow fluid to flow into sponge. When Applying Solution: completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes maximal treatment area for one applicator is approximately 8.4 in. x 15.6 in. (131.4 in 2 ). do not allow solution to pool ; tuck prep towels to absorb solution, and then remove avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Wet hair is flammable . Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. when prepping skin folds, toes, or fingers, use a sterile-gloved hand to hold skin apart until completely dry. After Applying Solution: to reduce the risk of fire, wait until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair) While Waiting for Solution to Completely Dry: do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) check for pooled solution. Use sterile gauze to soak up pooled solution. Do not blot because it may remove solution from skin. remove wet materials from prep area. Replace if necessary. After Solution is Completely Dry: to reduce the risk of fire, begin draping and/or using cautery only after solution is completely dry and all wet materials are removed if incise drapes are used, apply directly to dry prep apply dressing following standard practices Directions (follow all directions for use) use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. discard the applicator after a single use along with any portion of the solution not required to cover the prepped area. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available. Getting Patient Ready for Solution: use in well-ventilated area do not microwave or heat the solution applicator apply to clean, completely dry, residue-free, intact skin when hair removal is necessary, use a surgical clipper on the morning of the surgery. If a wet shave is used, thoroughly remove all soap residues. Activating the Applicator: remove applicator from package; do not touch sponge grasp product by wrapping hand and fingers around the labeled portion of the applicator. Place thumb on the lever with sponge face parallel to the floor, snap lever to allow fluid to flow into sponge. When Applying Solution: completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes maximal treatment area for one applicator is approximately 8.4 in. x 15.6 in.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients acetyltri-n-butyl citrate, FD&C blue #1, FD&C yellow #5, purified water USP, Trisodium HEDTA Inactive ingredients acetyltri-n-butyl citrate, FD&C blue #1, FD&C yellow #5, purified water USP, Trisodium HEDTA Inactive ingredients acetyltri-n-butyl citrate, purified water USP, Trisodium HEDTA
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by Solventum US LLC (revised Apr 23, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate in 2 products
- Isopropyl Alcohol in 2 products
3M SoluPrep S NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17518-082 | Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20 mg/mL; Isopropyl Alcohol .7 mL/mL Solution | Solventum US LLC | NDA |
| 17518-083 | Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20 mg/mL; Isopropyl Alcohol .7 mL/mL Solution | Solventum US LLC | NDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is 3M SoluPrep S used for?
Uses patient preoperative skin preparation: for preparation of the skin prior to surgery helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection Uses patient preoperative skin preparation: for preparation of the skin prior to surgery helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection Uses patient preoperative skin preparation: for preparation of the skin prior to surgery…
Who makes 3M SoluPrep S?
3M SoluPrep S is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Solventum US LLC.