{"id":6693,"date":"2021-01-12T10:32:47","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T10:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6693"},"modified":"2021-06-09T08:00:08","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T08:00:08","slug":"chlorine-preparation-colored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/chlorine-preparation-colored\/","title":{"rendered":"Chlorine Preparation Colored &#8211; Isopropyl alcohol \/ Chlorhexidine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 20 mg \/ ml + 0.70 ml \/ ml\u00a0Cutaneous\u00a0solution\u00a0<br>3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. WHAT CHLORAPREP COLORED IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chloraprep stained 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&nbsp;,&nbsp;catheter&nbsp;insertion&nbsp;and major or minor surgeries.&nbsp;Chloraprep dyed contains color to color the skin, which has no effect on the antiseptic effect.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. BEFORE YOU USE CHLORAPREP COLORED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use CHLORAPREP COLORED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to&nbsp;chlorhexidine gluconate&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of Chloraprep stained, especially if you have previously had allergic reactions that may be related to the use of&nbsp;chlorhexidine&nbsp;(listed in section 6).<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take special care with CHLORAPREP COLORED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ChloraPrep stained should only be used for&nbsp;external&nbsp;use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ChloraPrep stained 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 stained 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 stained and consult a doctor as soon as possible (see section 4, \u201cPossible side effects\u201d).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply Chloraprep stained gently on the skin.&nbsp;If the solution has been applied too abundantly to very sensitive or sensitive skin or with repeated use, rash,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;, dry and \/ or flaky skin and pain may form.&nbsp;As soon as signs of any of these reactions appear, the application of Chloraprep staining must be stopped.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid prolonged skin contact.&nbsp;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.<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 stained can cause chemical burns to the skin.<br><\/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 stained 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>chlorhexidine gluconate&nbsp;is negligible.&nbsp;Chloraprep stained 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;Chloraprep stained 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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chloraprep stained does not affect the ability to drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. HOW TO USE CHLORAPREP COLORED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The antiseptic solution in the Chloraprep stained 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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>Chloraprep dyed 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 stained can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience any of the following reactions, stop using Chloraprep stained 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, or your skin starts to itch, hurt, become red, get blisters, become dry or inflamed where you have used the product as a skin cleanser, stop using Chloraprep stained and talk to a doctor or pharmacist.<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 on the ingredients in Chloraprep dyed (&nbsp;chlorhexidine gluconate&nbsp;, isopropyl alcohol and the dye Sunset Yellow E110).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;with unknown frequency are: eye irritation, pain, impaired vision, chemical burns, eye injuries, skin burns in newborns \/ infants.<\/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 COLORED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flammable.&nbsp;No special temperature instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.&nbsp;The applicator is&nbsp;sterile&nbsp;as long as the seal is intact.<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.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of 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 and Sunset Yellow (E110).<\/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>All 3 ml and 10.5 ml&nbsp;applicators&nbsp;consist of a latex-free round foam foam sponge attached to a plastic container containing a&nbsp;glass ampoule&nbsp;containing&nbsp;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 a clear film.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack size:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 ml: 1&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;or 25&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10.5 ml: 1&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;or 25&nbsp;applicator&nbsp;is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26 ml: 1&nbsp;applicator<br><\/p>\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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 0200-895-463<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chloraprep stained 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. The applicator contains a fast-acting antiseptic solution, which is used by healthcare professionals to disinfect the skin and avoid infection before medical procedures, such as injections , catheter insertion and major or minor surgeries. Chloraprep dyed contains color to color the skin, which has no effect on the antiseptic effect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2203,2200],"tags":[7320,7322,7314,7316,7317,7319,2212,7321,7315,7318],"class_list":["post-6693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-c","category-medicines","tag-chlorhexidine","tag-chlorhexidine-side-effects","tag-chlorine-preparation-colored","tag-chlorine-preparation-colored-side-effects","tag-isopropyl-alcohol","tag-isopropyl-alcohol-side-effects","tag-medicine","tag-what-is-chlorhexidine","tag-what-is-chlorine-preparation-colored","tag-what-is-isopropyl-alcohol"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6693"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11479,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6693\/revisions\/11479"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}