Chloraprep
.7 mL/mL + 20 mg/mL · Solution
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Chloraprep
- Made by
- HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2025-12-02
Antiseptic
- For the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.
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
All warnings ↓- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.
From the official label · 2025-12-02 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
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
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age.
- These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. maximal treatment area for one applicator one single swabstick applicator is approximately 2.5 in. x 2.5 in.
- (42 cm 2) tear pouch at side notch to reveal applicator handles.
- Do not touch foam applicator tip.
- Place foam flat side down on the treatment area. completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm):
- use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds.
- (When using the triple swabstick applicators, use each swabstick sequentially within the 30 seconds).
- Allow the area to air dry for approximately 30 seconds.
- Do not blot or wipe away. moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold):
- use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes.
- (When using the triple swabstick applicators, use each swabstick sequentially within the 2 minutes).
- Allow the area to air dry for approximately 1 minute.
- 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Stop and get help if
irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame.
- do not use with electrocautery procedures
- 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Keep away from children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
Other information
store between 15-30 ºC (59-86 °F) avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40 ºC (104 °F)
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.
What kind of medicine it is
Antiseptic
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
USP purified water
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Details
| Made by | HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Chloraprep |
| Strength | .7 mL/mL + 20 mg/mL |
| Form | Solution |
| Route | Topical |
| Packs | 1 APPLICATOR in 1 POUCH / 1.75 mL in 1 APPLICATOR |
| NDC | 51662-1675 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).