Dyna-hex

Chlorhexidine Gluconate · Liquid · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution

Purpose

Purpose Antiseptic

Uses

Uses 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 skin 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 awau

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 eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permenent 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 under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. 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 procedurefor an additional 2 minuted and dry with a sterile towel Skin wound and general skin cleaning: thoroughly rinse the area to be cleaned with water appl the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently rinse again thoroughly

Inactive ingredients

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

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 Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. (revised Apr 30, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Dyna-hex NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
0116-1021Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2 g/100mL
Liquid
Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.NDA

Frequently asked questions

What is Dyna-hex used for?

Uses 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 skin cleansing

Who makes Dyna-hex?

Dyna-hex is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Xttrium Laboratories, Inc..