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Labeled Warnings

ChloraPrep should not be used:

• In children less than 2 months of age because of the potential for excessive skin irritation and increased drug absorption
• On patients with known allergies to chlorhexidine gluconate or isopropyl alcohol
• For lumbar puncture or in contact with the meninges
• On open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser
• In or around eyes, ears and mouth. May cause serious or permanent injury if permitted to enter and remain

Additional labeled warnings of ChloraPrep include:

• Solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors — allow to dry three minutes on skin
• Do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until product is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin)
• Avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Solution may take much longer to dry or may not dry completely
• Do not allow the solution to pool
• Remove any soaked materials, drapes, and gowns before using ignition sources
• Whenever prepping the neck area, place towels under each side to absorb excess solution

For additional information on fire prevention in the operating room, please visit the following Web sites:

• AORN Guidance Document: Fire Prevention in the Operating Room
• NFPA accepts ASHE’s amendment to NFPA 99 on Alcohol Based Surgical Prep Solutions