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Provon Antimicrobial Foam Handwash

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Gojo Industries, Inc.
Label updated
2022-12-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

chlorhexidine gluconate 2% solution

Purpose

surgical hand scrub

healthcare personnel handwash

Uses
  • surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
  • healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product
​Allergy alert:

This product may cause a serious 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.

When using this product
  • keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth
  • may cause serious and permanent 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

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • Use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.

Surgical hand scrub:

  • wet hands and forearms with water
  • scrub for 3 minutes with 5 ml of solution and a wet brush paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital space
  • a separate nail cleaner may be used
  • rinse thoroughly
  • wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 ml of solution and rinse under running water
  • dry thoroughly

Healthcare personnel handwash:

  • wet hands with water
  • dispense 5 ml of solution (4 full strokes) into cupped hands, wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds, and rinse under running water
  • dry thoroughly
Other information
  • store at 20-25° C (68-77° F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40° C (104° F)
Inactive ingredients

citric add. cocamide DEA, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol, lauramine oxide, purified water

Questions or comments?

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 21749-850-53

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% Solution

Antiseptic Foam Handwash

Distributed by:

Gojo Industries, Inc.

Akron, OH 60085 USA

330-255-6000

www.gojo.com

GOJO18BTLLBL

Gojo ® 2018

Net Wt 18 fl oz (535 mL)

DailyMed Set ID: 365c3ac6-6c1f-594b-e054-00144ff88e88 · Version 2
NDC: 21749-850