cida-stat
Pharmaranks rates Cida-Stat 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Cida-Stat (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) is a medication used to treat Oral Candidiasis, Periodontal Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases, Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate · by Ecolab
Available as a generic: Chlorhexidine Gluconate
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
- Liquid, Solution
- Strength
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2%
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Ecolab
- FDA application
- NDA019258
What is Cida-Stat?
From the FDA label: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 skin wound and general skin cleansing
How to use
Cida-Stat is sold in more than one form (Liquid and Solution), and each is dosed differently. The instructions below come from the FDA label for application NDA019258 — follow the label that came with the product you were actually prescribed.
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 4 full pumps (about 5 mL) of product and a wet brush paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces a separate nail cleaner may be used rinse thoroughly with water wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of the product and rinse under running water dry thoroughly Healthcare personnel handwash: wet hands with water dispense 4 full pumps (about 5 mL) of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 30 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly Skin wound and general skin cleanser: thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water apply the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently rinse again thoroughly
Warnings
Important safety information
For external use only 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 if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this preparation as a patient preoperative skin preparation (especially on the head or face) in contact with meninges in the genital area When using this product keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if placed or kept in the eye during surgical procedures 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 wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin should not be routinely treated repeated general skin cleansing of large body areas should not be done except when advised by a healthcare provider 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.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Liquid and Solution
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cida-Stat treat?
- Cida-Stat (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 Cida-Stat rated?
- pharmaranks gives Cida-Stat a composite score of 3.6 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 Cida-Stat?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Cida-Stat. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Chlorhexidine Gluconate), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Cida-Stat?
- Cida-Stat is marketed by Ecolab. You can see Ecolab's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Cida-Stat a brand-name or generic drug?
- Cida-Stat is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Chlorhexidine Gluconate are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Cida-Stat available over the counter?
- Yes. Cida-Stat 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 Cida-Stat come in?
- Cida-Stat is currently marketed as liquid and solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Cida-Stat FDA-registered?
- Cida-Stat is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019258. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Cida-Stat been recalled by the FDA?
- Yes. Cida-Stat has 1 recorded FDA recall event in the openFDA enforcement database. A recall removes specific lots from the market — usually for manufacturing, contamination, potency, or labeling issues — and does not mean the drug is unsafe to take; your specific lot was almost certainly never affected. This recall history is factored into its safety score above. Always check the FDA recall database or your pharmacist for current alerts.
- Is Cida-Stat safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Cida-Stat a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (1 recorded recall event) — 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.
What people report to the FDA about CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 9,577 reports naming CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE — the active ingredient in Cida-Stat, and the FDA flagged 86% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- fatigue2,599 reports
- rash2,443 reports
- joint swelling2,392 reports
- hypersensitivity2,276 reports
- impaired healing2,267 reports
- folliculitis2,259 reports
- weight increased2,252 reports
- stomatitis2,239 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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