Purell Antimicrobial Foam
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution · Liquid · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient chlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution
Purpose
Purpose Antiseptic
Uses
Uses healthare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that can potentially cause disease surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
Warnings
Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: This product may cause 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 are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product
When using this product
When using this product keep out of eyes, ears and mouth. May cause serious and permenant eye injury if permitted to enter and remain in the eye 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 do not use routinely if you have wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin
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. Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense 5mL of product (6 full strokes) into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds rinse and dry throughly Surgical hand scrub: wet hands and forearms with water scrub for 3 minutes with 5mL of product (6 full strokes), with a wet brush, paying close attention to the nails, cuticles and skin between the fingers a seperate nail cleaner may be used rinse thoroughly wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5mL of product (6 full strokes) and rinse under running water and dry throughly
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients citric acid, comide DEA, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide. purified water
Label text from the FDA structured product label by GOJO Industries, Inc. (revised Dec 21, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate in 1 product
Purell Antimicrobial Foam NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21749-225 | Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20 mg/mL Liquid | GOJO Industries, Inc. | NDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is Purell Antimicrobial Foam used for?
Uses healthare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that can potentially cause disease surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
Who makes Purell Antimicrobial Foam?
Purell Antimicrobial Foam is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including GOJO Industries, Inc..