Betasept
Antiseptic Surgical Scrub · Solution · Topical
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: preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery skin wound and general skin cleansing
Warnings
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, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Dosage and administration
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 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
Storage
Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. (revised Apr 30, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate in 2 products
Betasept NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67618-200 | Chlorhexidine Gluconate .04 mg/mL Solution | Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc. | NDA |
| 0116-0200 | Chlorhexidine Gluconate .04 mg/mL Solution | Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. | NDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is Betasept 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: preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery skin wound and general skin cleansing
Who makes Betasept?
Betasept is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc., Xttrium Laboratories, Inc..