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ChloraPrep One-Step

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
CareFusion 213, LLC
Label updated
2025-10-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE · ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
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WARNING FLAMMABLE

Keep away from fire or flame.

To reduce risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY:

  • solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors
  • avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. Wet hair is flammable.
  • do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair)
  • do not allow solution to pool
  • remove wet materials from prep area
Active ingredients

Chlorhexidine gluconate 2% w/v

Isopropyl alcohol 70% v/v

Purposes

Antiseptic

Antiseptic

Use

for the preparation of the patient’s skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.

Warnings

For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. To reduce risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY:

  • solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors
  • avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. Wet hair is flammable.
  • do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair)
  • do not allow solution to pool
  • remove wet materials from prep area
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 puncture or in contact with the meninges

• on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser

When using this product

keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious or permanent injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away and contact 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.

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.

• use in a well ventilated area

• maximal treatment area for one applicator is approximately 4 in. x 5 in. (130 cm 2)

• remove applicator from package; do not touch sponge

• hold the applicator with the sponge down. Pinch wings only once to activate the ampule and release the antiseptic.

• wet the sponge by pressing and releasing the sponge against the treatment area until liquid is visible on the skin

• completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic

dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): use gentle repeated back-and-forth strokes of the sponge for approximately 30 seconds. Allow solution to air dry for approximately 30 seconds. Do not blot or wipe away.

moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use gentle repeated back-and-forth strokes of the sponge for approximately 2 minutes. Allow solution to air dry for approximately 1 minute. Do not blot or wipe away.

if using an ignition source, allow the solution to completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair). Do not blot or wipe away.

• discard the applicator after a single use along with any portion of the solution not required to cover the prep area. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available.

Other Information

• store between 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)

• avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40 °C (104 °F)

Inactive Ingredient

USP purified water

Questions?
  • www.chloraprep.com
  • call 1-800-523-0502 (M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST)
BD ChloraPrep™ Clear 3 mL Applicator with Sterile Solution Prinicpal Display Panel-Package Label

Principal Display Panel-Package Label

BD ChloraPrep™ Clear

3 mL Applicator

2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)

and 70% v/v Isopropyl alcohol (IPA)

Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation

Sterile Solution

NDC 54365-400-32

REF 930400

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

BD ChloraPrep™ Clear 3 mL Applicator with Sterile Solution Prinicpal Display Panel-Package Carton Label

Principal Display Panel-Carton

BD ChloraPrep™ Clear

3 mL Applicators

2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)

and 70% v/v Isopropyl alcohol (IPA)

Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation

Sterile Solution

Applicator is sterile if package is intact

25 Applicators

NDC 54365-400-32

REF 930400

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 8529596f-37e4-c44e-e053-2a91aa0ad014 · Version 11
NDC: 54365-400