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Drug Name: Chloraprep (chlorhexidine gluconate)

The following information is obtained from various newswires, published medical journal articles, and medical conference presentations.

Company: MEDI FLEX HOSP PRODUCTS
Approval Status: Approved July 2000
Treatment for: Preoperative skin preparation

General Information

Chloraprep, (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% (w/v) and Isopropyl Alcohol 70% (v/v)) One-Step is available by prescription or in an over-the-counter formula for preoperative skin preparation.

Additional Information

Preoperative skin preparation reduces the risk of postoperative wound infection. For a list of recommended preoperative skin preparation practices go to:

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