MICROSHIELD® 5 Chlorhexidine Concentrate when diluted can be used as a pre-and post-operative skin preparation.

Concentrate must be diluted.

DILUTION: Add 100ml of product to 150ml of distilled water and make up to IL with ethanol (96%).

For pre and post-operative skin preparation and for umbilical cord disinfection:

Dilute as above. Wet swab and apply to affected area for 2 minutes. Allow to dry. 

Antiseptic solutions should be freshly prepared and discarded after use.