ChloraPrep Swabstick
Chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol · Solution · Topical
Active ingredient
BD ChloraPrep™ Single Swabstick 1.75 mL Applicators Active ingredients Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), 2% w/v and Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), 70% v/v BD ChloraPrep™ Triple Swabstick 5.25 mL Applicators Active ingredients Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v
Purpose
Purpose Antiseptic Purposes Antiseptic Antiseptic
Uses
Use for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection. Use for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. do not use with electrocautery procedures 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. Warnings For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. do not use with electrocautery procedures 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 on patients allergic 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 allergic 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. When using this product keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious or permanent inury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact a doctor.
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.
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.
Directions
Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. maximal treatment area for one applicator one single swabstick applicator is approximately 2.5 in. x 2.5 in. (42 cm 2 ) tear pouch at side notch to reveal applicator handles. Do not touch foam applicator tip. Place foam flat side down on the treatment area. completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds. (When using the triple swabstick applicators, use each swabstick sequentially within the 30 seconds). Allow the area to air dry for approximately 30 seconds. Do not blot or wipe away. moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes. (When using the triple swabstick applicators, use each swabstick sequentially within the 2 minutes). Allow the area to air dry for approximately 1 minute. Do not blot or wipe away. discard the applicator after a single use along with any portion of the solution not required to cover the prep area. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available. Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. maximal treatment area using three swabsticks sequentially is approximately 5 in. x 5 in. (160 cm 2 ) tear pouch at side notch to reveal applicator handles. Do not touch foam applicator tip. Place foam flat side down on the treatment area. completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): using each swabstick sequentially, use repeated back-and-forth strokes for a total of 30 seconds. Allow the area to air dry for approximately 30 seconds. Do not blot or wipe away. moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): using each swabstick sequentially, use repeated back-and-forth strokes for a total of 2 minutes. Allow the area to air dry for approximately 1 minute. Do not blot or wipe away. discard the applicator after a single use along with any portion of the solution not required to cover the prep area. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available.
Other information
Other information store between 15-30 ºC (59-86 °F) avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40 ºC (104 °F) Other information store between 15-30 ºC (59-86 °F) avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40 ºC (104 °F)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredient USP purified water Inactive ingredient USP purified water
Questions?
Questions? www.chloraprep.com call 1-800-523-0502 (M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST) Questions? www.chloraprep.com call 1-800-523-0502 (M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST)
Label text from the FDA structured product label by CareFusion 213 LLC (revised Oct 17, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate in 1 product
- Isopropyl Alcohol in 1 product
ChloraPrep Swabstick NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54365-401 | Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20 mg/mL; Isopropyl Alcohol .7 mL/mL Solution | CareFusion 213 LLC | NDA |
ChloraPrep Swabstick recalls
- D-0243-2026 Jan 7, 2026 · Class II · Ongoing
Lack of Assurance of Sterlity
Frequently asked questions
What is ChloraPrep Swabstick used for?
Use for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection. Use for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.
Who makes ChloraPrep Swabstick?
ChloraPrep Swabstick is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including CareFusion 213 LLC.
Has ChloraPrep Swabstick been recalled?
The FDA enforcement database lists 1 recall for ChloraPrep Swabstick, most recently D-0243-2026 (class ii): Lack of Assurance of Sterlity