chlorhexidine topical

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  SOL: 4%

surgical hand scrub

[wash w/ 5 mL x3min, rinse, repeat]

skin/wound cleansing

[rinse w/ water, apply, wash, rinse]

Info: avoid subfascial wounds, head, face, genitals

skin prep, preop

[apply, swab x2min, dry w/ sterile towel, repeat]

Info: avoid head, face, genitals

healthcare personnel handwash

[wash w/ 5 ml x15sec, rinse]

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  SOL: 4%

skin/wound cleansing

[wash x15sec, rinse]

Info: avoid subfascial wounds, head, face, genitals

skin prep, preop

[apply, swab x2min, dry w/ sterile towel, repeat]

Info: avoid head, face, genitals