ReadyPrep CHG
Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% · Cloth · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution
Purpose
Purpose Antiseptic
Uses
Uses helps reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infection for preparation of skin prior to surgery
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 on patients allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product for lumbar punctures or in contact with the meninges on open skin wounds as a general skin cleanser Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition. When using this product keep out of eyes, ears and mouth. May cause serious or permanent injury if chlorhexidine is permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Posion Control Center right away. 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 punctures or in contact with the meninges on open skin wounds 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 chlorhexidine is 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.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Posion 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. do not microwave product and packaging are not sterile. Follow your hospital policy for skin preparation with non-sterile products. to open package : identify the tear notch labeled on the front of the package. Grasp with both hands on both sides of the tear notch and tear to expose cloth. transfer contents onto prep table, avoiding contact between cloth and outside of package to reduce risk of cloth contamination use [first/a] cloth to prepare the skin area indicated for a moist or dry site, making certain to keep the [second/remaining] cloth[s] where it will not be contaminated. Use [second/additional] cloth to prepare larger areas. dry surgical sites : (such as abdomen or arm): use one cloth to cleanse each 161 cm 2 area (approximately) 5 x 5 inches) of skin to be prepared. Vigorously scrub skin back and forth for 3 minutes, completely wetting treatment area, then discard. Allow area to dry for one (1) minute. Do not rinse. moist surgical sites (such as inguinal fold): use one cloth to cleanse each 65 cm 2 area (approximately 2 x 5 inches) of skin to be prepared. Vigorously scrub skin back and forth for 3 minutes, competely wetting treatment area, then discard. Allow area to dry for one (1) minute. Do not rinse. discard each cloth after a single use after package has been opened, discard any unused cloths
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients benzalkonium chloride dimethicone emulsion glycerin isopropyl alcohol propylene glycol purified water USP
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Medline Industries, LP (revised Sep 9, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate in 1 product
ReadyPrep CHG NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53329-244 | Chlorhexidine Gluconate 500 mg/1 Cloth | Medline Industries, LP | NDA |
ReadyPrep CHG recalls
- D-0624-2021 Jun 16, 2021 · Class III · Terminated
Superpotent Drug: Product is above specification for active ingredient, 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate.
Frequently asked questions
What is ReadyPrep CHG used for?
Uses helps reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infection for preparation of skin prior to surgery
Who makes ReadyPrep CHG?
ReadyPrep CHG is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Medline Industries, LP.
Has ReadyPrep CHG been recalled?
The FDA enforcement database lists 1 recall for ReadyPrep CHG, most recently D-0624-2021 (class iii): Superpotent Drug: Product is above specification for active ingredient, 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate.