Antiseptic Solution
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% · Solution · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Chlorhexidine gluconate 4% solution
Purpose
Purpose Antiseptic
Uses
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 patient preoperative skin preparation: for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery skin wound and general cleansing
Warnings
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
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 as a preoperative skin preparation of the head or face
When using this product
When using this product keep out of the eyes, ears and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if placed or kept in the eye during surgical procedures 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
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.
Directions
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 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 product 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
Other information
Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients cocamide DEA, fragrance, glucono-delta-lactone, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, PEG-75 lanolin, purified water, tridecyl alcohol
Questions?
Questions or comments? call 1-800-587-3721 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Coloplast Corp (revised Mar 27, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate in 1 product
Antiseptic Solution NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11701-172 | Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4 g/100mL Solution | Coloplast Corp | NDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is Antiseptic Solution used for?
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 patient preoperative skin preparation: for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery skin wound and general cleansing
Who makes Antiseptic Solution?
Antiseptic Solution is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Coloplast Corp.