An unauthorized product used as a topical skin antiseptic is being sold by Veslon Cosmetics and Super Discount Distributing. The product, Veslon Aqueous Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution 2% w/v with 4% v/v isopropyl alcohol, is unlicensed and has an invalid Drug Identification Number on its label. Since the product has not been authorized by Health Canada, its safety, quality and effectiveness are unknown, and it may pose a risk when used for the treatment of superficial skin infections, preparation of patients for surgery or preparing the skin for injection.
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