Pyrithione Zinc And Chloroxylenol
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: D-Col Personal Hygiene Convenience Kit
- Brand Names
- D-Col Personal Hygiene Convenience Kit
- Dosage Form
- KIT
- Product Type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
What Is Pyrithione Zinc And Chloroxylenol Used For?
Uses Antiseptic skin cleansers help reduce bacteria that potentially causes disease. For patient antiseptic skin preparation (15 mL packets only). For healthcare personnel hand wash. For surgical hand scrub. Uses For nasal inner rim cleanser. Uses helps prevent recurrence of flaking and itching associated with dandruff.
Dosage and Administration
Directions Patient antiseptic skin preparation . Thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water. Apply the minimum amount of the product necessary to cover the skin area and wash gently. Rinse thoroughly with water. Surgical hand scrub . Wet hands and forearms with water. Scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 mL of the product with a brush. Rinse thoroughly under running water. Healthcare personnel handwash . Wet hands with water. Dispense about 5 mL of the product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Directions Apply a reasonable amount of the product to the end of your index finger for a single nasal inner rim application. Save a reasonable amount to apply to the opposite nasal inner rim. Insert your index finger into one nostril no further than the inner rim, and cover the inner rim of the nasal passage with the product. Do not apply the product beyond the inner rim of the nasal passage. Repeat the application of the product to the untreated nasal inner rim. Wait 30 seconds after you complete the application, and thoroughly wipe the inner rim of each nostril with a cloth wet with water. Children under 6 years of age should be supervised when using this product. Directions Place enough product in your palm to thoroughly cover the scalp area. Rub hands together until product covers entire surface of your palms. Apply product to the scalp and thoroughly massage and cover the scalp. Rinse with water until the product is completely removed from the application area. Use one packet as directed. Children under 6 years of age should be supervised when using this product.
Warnings and Precautions
Do not use If you or the patient is allergic to Chloroxylenol or any other ingredient in this product. When using this product Keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if permitted to enter and remain in the eye or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated eardrums. If contact occurs in any of these areas, rinse with cold water right away. Repeated general cleansing of large body areas should not be done except when advised by a health care provider. Stop use and ask doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Warnings For use only in the inner rim of each nostril. When using this product Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush with water. Stop use and ask doctor if irritation, discomfort, or redness develops. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Warnings For external use only. When using this product Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
About This Information
This drug information is sourced from FDA-approved labeling via the openFDA database. It is intended for educational and reference purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making decisions about medication. Drug information may be updated by the FDA; check with your pharmacist for the most current information.
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