{"id":6691,"date":"2021-01-12T10:30:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T10:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6691"},"modified":"2021-06-09T07:59:56","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T07:59:56","slug":"chloraprep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/chloraprep\/","title":{"rendered":"Chloraprep &#8211; Chlorhexidine gluconate \/ Isopropyl alcohol uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n20 mg \/ ml + 0.70 ml \/ ml&nbsp;cutaneous&nbsp;solution&nbsp;<br>Chlorhexidine gluconate&nbsp;+ Isopropyl alcohol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. WHAT CHLORAPEPREP IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chloraprep is a skin solution with&nbsp;chlorhexidine gluconate&nbsp;20 mg\/ml and isopropyl alcohol 0.70 ml\/ml in a plastic applicator with a sponge tip at one end.&nbsp;The applicator contains a fast-acting&nbsp;antiseptic&nbsp;solution, which is used by healthcare professionals to&nbsp;disinfect the&nbsp;skin and avoid&nbsp;infection&nbsp;before medical procedures, such as&nbsp;injections, catheter insertion, and major or minor surgical procedures.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. BEFORE YOU USE CHLORAPREP&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Chloraprep&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to&nbsp;chlorhexidine gluconate&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of Chloraprep (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take special care with Chloraprep&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chlorine prep should only be used for&nbsp;topical&nbsp;use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chlorine prep should not be used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>close eyes or delicate mucous membranes, as it may cause irritation.&nbsp;If it gets in the eyes or mucous membranes in body openings, it must be quickly rinsed with plenty of water.<\/li><li>in open wounds in the skin.<\/li><li>in the parts of the ear that are inside the body (middle ear).<\/li><li>in direct contact with nerve tissue (eg brain or spinal cord tissue).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Chloraprep can in rare cases cause severe allergic reactions that can lead to a drop in blood pressure and even unconsciousness.&nbsp;Early symptoms of a severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;can be a skin rash or&nbsp;asthma.&nbsp;If you notice any such symptoms, stop using Chloraprep and talk to a doctor as soon as possible (see section 4, \u201cPossible side effects\u201d).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply Chloraprep gently on the skin.&nbsp;If the solution has been applied too abundantly to very sensitive or sensitive skin, or with repeated use, rashes,&nbsp;inflammation,&nbsp;itching, dry and\/or flaky skin and pain may form.&nbsp;As soon as signs of any of these reactions appear, the application of Chloraprep must be stopped.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid prolonged skin contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wet materials, such as surgical drapes or protective coats, should be removed before use.&nbsp;The solution must not be collected in a puddle.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution is flammable.&nbsp;Do not use ignition sources until it has dried.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use with caution in newborns, especially those born prematurely.&nbsp;Chloraprep can cause chemical burns to the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of other medicines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or nurse if you have recently been vaccinated or had an&nbsp;allergy test on&nbsp;your&nbsp;skin (&nbsp;patch test&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no studies of Chloraprep in pregnant or lactating women.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No effects are expected during pregnancy, as systemic exposure to&nbsp;chlorhexidine gluconate&nbsp;is negligible.&nbsp;Chloraprep can be used during pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No effects are expected on breast-fed infants\/infants, as the systemic exposure of the lactating woman to&nbsp;chlorhexidine gluconate&nbsp;is negligible.&nbsp;Chlorine prep can be used during breastfeeding.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fertility<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effects of&nbsp;chlorhexidine gluconate&nbsp;on&nbsp;human&nbsp;reproduction have not been studied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chloraprep does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. HOW TO USE CHLORAPREP&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The antiseptic solution in the Chloraprep system is stored inside the plastic applicator.&nbsp;The doctor or nurse will choose the size of the applicator depending on the treatment area and the area to be covered.&nbsp;The doctor or nurse will gently apply the sponge over the skin, to cover the area to be prepared.&nbsp;Depending on the treatment, more than one&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;may need to be used.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chlorine prep is used only on the skin and each&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;is used only once.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Chloraprep can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In very rare cases (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people), allergic reactions or irritated skin have been reported by the ingredients in Chloraprep (&nbsp;chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol).&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience any of the following reactions, stop using Chloraprep and seek medical attention immediately: swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat;&nbsp;red rash and itching;&nbsp;wheezing or difficulty breathing;&nbsp;dullness or dizziness;&nbsp;a strange metallic taste in the mouth or collapse.&nbsp;You may have an&nbsp;allergic reaction.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get a rash,&nbsp;itching,&nbsp;or red, dry, or inflamed skin where you have used the product as a skin cleanser, stop using it and talk to a doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;gets serious, or if you notice any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or nurse.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get&nbsp;any side effects, talk to your doctor or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to side effects that are not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report&nbsp;side effects directly via:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: www.lakemedelsverket.se<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By reporting&nbsp;side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. HOW TO STORE CHLORAPREP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flammable.&nbsp;No special temperature instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in original packaging;&nbsp;the applicator is&nbsp;sterile&nbsp;as long as the seal is intact<em>.<\/em>&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not expose the container or its contents to open flames during use, storage, or disposal.&nbsp;Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label or carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. FURTHER INFORMATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substances are&nbsp;chlorhexidine gluconate&nbsp;20 mg\/ml and isopropyl alcohol 0.70 ml\/ml.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are purified water.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sepp 0.67 ml applicator consists of a latex-free foam tip attached to a plastic container containing a&nbsp;glass ampoule&nbsp;with the antiseptic solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fripp 1.5 ml applicator consists of a latex-free rectangular foam sponge attached to a plastic container containing a&nbsp;glass ampoule&nbsp;with the antiseptic solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1 ml, 1.5 ml, 3 ml, and 10.5 ml&nbsp;applicators&nbsp;consist of a latex-free round sponge made of foam plastic attached to a plastic container containing a&nbsp;glass ampoule&nbsp;with the antiseptic solution.&nbsp;The 26 ml applicator consists of a latex-free square foam sponge attached to a plastic container containing two&nbsp;glass&nbsp;ampoules with the antiseptic solution.&nbsp;The sterile&nbsp;applicators&nbsp;are individually packaged in clear film.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack size:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>0.67 ml Sepp: 200&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;is<\/li><li>1 ml: 60&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;is<\/li><li>1.5 ml Frepp: 20&nbsp;applicators&nbsp;are<\/li><li>1.5 ml: 1&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;or 25&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;is<\/li><li>3 ml: 1&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;or 25&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;is<\/li><li>10.5 ml: 1&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;or 25&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;is<\/li><li>26 ml: 1 applicator&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Becton Dickinson France<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11 Rue Aristide Berg\u00e8s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38800 Le Pont de Claix<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 0200-895-463<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chloraprep is a skin solution with chlorhexidine gluconate 20 mg\/ml and isopropyl alcohol 0.70 ml\/ml in a plastic applicator with a sponge tip at one end. 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