chlorhexidine gluconate
Pharmaranks rates Chlorhexidine Gluconate 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Chlorhexidine Gluconate is a medication used to treat Oral Candidiasis, Periodontal Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases, Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections.
Generic · by Becton Dickinson Co
Generic of Chg Scrub
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- Form
- Rinse, Cloth, Topical, Liquid, Solution
- Strength
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4%
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- Manufacturer
- Becton Dickinson Co
- FDA application
- ANDA072525
What is Chlorhexidine Gluconate?
From the FDA label:Use preoperative cleaning of healthcare personnel arms and hands.
How to use
Chlorhexidine Gluconate is sold in more than one form (Rinse, Cloth, Topical, Liquid and Solution), and each is dosed differently. The instructions below come from the FDA label for application ANDA072525 — follow the label that came with the product you were actually prescribed.
Directions wet hands and forearms to the elbows with warm water use nail cleaner and apply scrub solution from sponge side work up lather scrub nails, cuticles and interdigital spaces thoroughly for 3 minutes with brush side and hands and forearms with the sponge side rinse with warm water repeat scrub for 3 more minutes, use the sponge side only. Add water as necessary to produce the desired level of suds. rinse hands and arms thoroughly dry thoroughly
Warnings
Important safety information
For external use only. Do not use as a preoperative skin preparation of the face or head in eyes, ears and mouth if you have a sensitivity to chlorhexidine gluconate or its components. When using this product avoid contact with meninges chlorhexidine gluconate has been reported to cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated ear drums chlorhexidine gluconate solution has been reported to cause serious and permanent eye injury when it has been permitted to enter and remain in the eye during surgical procedures if chlorhexidine gluconate solution should contact these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if adverse reactions occur. Irritation, sensitization and generalized allergic reactions have been reported with chlorhexidine-containing products, especially in the genital areas. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, gets in eye or ear, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Rinse, Cloth, Topical, Liquid and Solution
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Chlorhexidine Gluconate treat?
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) may be used to treat oral candidiasis, periodontal diseases, infectious skin diseases, gram-negative bacterial infections, gram-positive bacterial infections, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How is Chlorhexidine Gluconate rated?
- pharmaranks gives Chlorhexidine Gluconate a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Chlorhexidine Gluconate?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Chlorhexidine Gluconate. To pay less, Chlorhexidine Gluconate is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Chlorhexidine Gluconate?
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate is marketed by Becton Dickinson Co. You can see Becton Dickinson Co's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Chlorhexidine Gluconate a brand-name or generic drug?
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Chlorhexidine Gluconate available over the counter?
- Yes. Chlorhexidine Gluconate is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Chlorhexidine Gluconate come in?
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate is currently marketed as rinse, cloth, topical, liquid and solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Chlorhexidine Gluconate FDA-registered?
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA072525. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Chlorhexidine Gluconate been recalled by the FDA?
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Chlorhexidine Gluconate safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Chlorhexidine Gluconate a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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