Hydrex Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Indications/Uses

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Surgical scrub Pre-op hand disinfection Wet hands, apply 5 mL undiluted scrub & wash for 1 min. Clean fingernails & rinse thoroughly. Apply a further 5 mL & wash for 2 min. Rinse thoroughly & dry. As an antiseptic skin cleanser Wash area to be cleaned. Apply sufficient undiluted scrub & wash for 1 min. Rinse thoroughly & dry. Hydrex Hand Rub soln Apply 3 mL to hands, spread thoroughly & rub vigorously until dry. Use undiluted. Hydrex Pink Pre-op skin disinfection prior to minor surgical procedures Apply topically.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity or history of possible chlorhexidine-related allergic reactions. Do not use in contact w/ eyes, brain, meninges, middle ear or external ear w/ a perforated tympanic membrane. Do not inj. Do not use in body cavities.

Special Precautions

Newborn & infants.

Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity, anaphylactic shock; allergic skin reaction, chemical burns in neonates & infants.

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MIMS Class

Skin Antiseptics & Disinfectants

ATC Classification

D08AC02 - chlorhexidine ; Belongs to the class of biguanide and amidine antiseptics. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Hydrex scrub 4%

Packing/Price

5 L x 2 × 1's;500 mL x 12 × 1's

Form

Hydrex Hand Rub topical soln 0.5%

Packing/Price

500 mL x 1's

Form

Hydrex Pink topical soln 0.5% w/v

Packing/Price

600 mL x 1's

Hydrex

chlorhexidine

Manufacturer:

Ecolab

Distributor:

Luen Cheong Hong (M)

Luen Cheong Hong