Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Prevantics is a brand-name antiseptic solution containing chlorhexidine gluconate and isopropyl alcohol used for preoperative skin preparation in healthcare settings. It provides rapid and persistent antimicrobial activity to reduce the risk of surgical site infections. This product is intended for use by healthcare professionals during surgical procedures.
Topical antiseptic solution for surgical skin preparation to reduce infection risk.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1366731
- Generic
- Prevantics
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Preoperative skin preparation to reduce microbial load and help prevent surgical site infections
Combines chlorhexidine gluconate, which disrupts bacterial cell membranes and provides persistent antimicrobial activity, with isopropyl alcohol for rapid microbicidal effect
For external use only on intact skin. Should not be used on open wounds, eyes, or mucous membranes. Allow to dry completely before draping. May cause skin irritation or rare allergic reactions. Limited information available - consult official prescribing information for complete details.
Official drug label
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