Scrub, Scrub-Stat, Foam Safe, Micro-Guard Chlorhexidine gluconate 20 mg/mL Solution, 236 mL
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment class.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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A surfactant derived from coconut oil, cocamine oxide helps reduce surface tension and improves how ingredients mix together in liquid formulations, enhancing product stability and texture.
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A foaming and thickening agent derived from coconut oil. It's used in liquid medicines to improve texture, help distribute active ingredients evenly, and create a pleasant consistency for easier swallowing or application.
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Gluconic acid is an organic acid derived from glucose. It functions as a buffer and pH adjuster in medicines, helping maintain the product's acidity or alkalinity for stability and proper absorption.
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Gluconolactone is a mild organic acid derived from glucose. It functions as a buffer and pH regulator in medicines, helping maintain stable acidity levels and improve product stability.
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Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose, a natural fiber. In medications, it acts as a binder and thickener to hold ingredients together and control the product's consistency and flow.
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Isopropyl alcohol is a clear liquid solvent derived from petroleum. In medicines, it dissolves active ingredients and other components, helps the product flow smoothly, and aids in sterilization during manufacturing.
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PEG-150 distearate is a waxy substance made by combining polyethylene glycol with stearic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to help blend water and oil-based ingredients, and may also function as a thickener or lubricant in the formulation.
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PEG-75 Lanolin is a waxy substance derived from sheep's wool that has been chemically modified to mix easily with water and oil. It acts as an emulsifier and moisturizer in topical formulations, helping blend different ingredients and soften the skin.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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A synthetic compound used as an antimicrobial preservative in topical medicines and personal care products. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth, extending the product's shelf life.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
11 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
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💲 Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Dyna-Hex 2 2 g/100mL 00116-1021-01 | Xttrium | 15142 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Dyna-Hex 2 20 mg/mL 00116-1022-18 | Xttrium | 535 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Provon Antimicrobial Foam Handwash 20 mg/mL 00116-8500-89 | Xttrium | 1200 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bactoshield CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate 20 mg/mL 11084-0038-03 | SC | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bactoshield CHG 20 mg/mL 11084-0126-03 | SC | 118 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser 20 mg/mL 21749-0106-32 | Gojo | 946 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Purell Antimicrobial Foam 20 mg/mL 21749-0225-53 | GOJO | 535 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Antimicrobial Foam Handwash 20 mg/mL 21749-0416-89 | GOJO | 1200 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Antiseptic Foam Handwash 20 mg/mL 21749-0461-89 | GOJO | 1200 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Provon Antimicrobial Foam Handwash 20 mg/mL 21749-0850-53 | Gojo | 535 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Scrub, Scrub-Stat, Foam Safe, Micro-Guard 20 mg/mL 42939-0124-19 | AVA, | 946 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Scrub, Scrub-Stat, Foam Safe, Micro-Guard 20 mg/mLthis 42939-0127-16 | AVA, | 236 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Scrub-Stat 20 mg/mL 47593-0463-11 | Ecolab | 3780 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Scrub-Stat 20 mg/mL 47593-0467-21 | Ecolab | 208000 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| foaming hand wash 20 mg/mL 53329-0994-84 | Medline | 1000 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
The FDA lists approved generic versions of this medicine, but that does not always mean a pharmacy can get one today. Patent rules, launch agreements, supply and pricing can affect when generics actually arrive.
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📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 42939-0127-01 | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-127-01) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-02 | 540 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-127-02) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-03 | 750 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (42939-127-03) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-04 | 750 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-127-04) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-05 | 800 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-127-05) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-06 | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-06) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-07 | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-07) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-08 | 1000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-127-08) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-09 | 1000 mL in 1 POUCH (42939-127-09) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-10 | 1250 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-10) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-11 | 1250 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP (42939-127-11) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-12 | 3785 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (42939-127-12) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-13 | 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-13) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-14 | 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-14) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-15 | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-15) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-16 You're viewing this | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-16) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-17 | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-17) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-18 | 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-18) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-19 | 946 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-19) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-20 | 59 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-20) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-21 | 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-21) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-22 | 236 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-22) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-23 | 1000 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42939-127-23) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-24 | 208000 mL in 1 DRUM (42939-127-24) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
| 42939-0127-25 | 1134000 mL in 1 CONTAINER (42939-127-25) | 1986-07-22 | Active |
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| NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) | ✓ Available |
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| Active ingredient / dosage form / route | ✓ Available |
| FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) | ✓ Available |
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| Inactive ingredients (structured) | ✓ Available |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care healthcare personnel handwash: handwash to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease skin wound and general cleanser: helps reduce bacteria on the skin
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These product may cause irritation or chemical burns. use full strength do not dilute Surgical hand scrub remove jewelry wet hands and forearms with water and apply 5 mL of the product wash/scrub hands and forearms for 3 minutes paying particular attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces rinse thoroughly with water washfor an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of the product and rinse under running water dry thoroughly Healthcare personnel handwash wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 30 seconds rinse and dry thoroughly Skin wound and general skin cleanser thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water apply the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently.
Rinse thoroughly with water. rinse again thoroughly
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only Allergy alert This product may cause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms may include: wheezing/difficulty breathing shock facial swelling hives rash If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredients in this preparation as a properative skin preparation (especially on the head or face) in contact with meninges in the genital area When using this product keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth.
May cause serious and permanent eye injury if placed or kept in the eye during surgical during surgical procedures or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated ear drums. if contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin should not be routinely treated repeated general skin cleansing of large body areas should not be done except when underlying condition makes it necessary to reduce the bacterial population of the skin Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs and lasts for 72 hours.
These may be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Chlorhexidine gluconate, 2%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients cocamide DEA, cocamine oxide, fragrance, gluconic acid *, gluconolactone*, hydroxyethylcellulose, isopropyl alcohol 4%, PEG-75 lanolin, PEG-150 distearate, propylene glycol, quaternium-60, water *contains one or more of these ingredients
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purposes Surgical hand scrub Healthcare personnel handwash Skin wound and general skin cleanser