Molnlycke Hibiclens Antiseptic Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser

Hibiclens Antiseptic Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser Features

• Hibiclens contains chlorhexidine gluconate, effectively killing bacteria, viruses, and fungi
• Provides long-lasting protection for up to 24 hours
• Gentle on the skin, suitable for daily use without causing dryness or irritation
• Non-flammable and alcohol-free, ensuring safety in various environments
• Versatile application in hospitals, clinics, and households as a surgical hand scrub or general cleanser
• Easy-to-use liquid form rinses off easily with water

Hibiclens Ingredients

• Fragrance
• Isopropyl Alcohol 4%
• Purified Water, Red 40, and other ingredients in a mild
• Sudsing base adjusted to pH 5.0-6.5 for optimal activity and stability as well as compatibility with the normal pH of the skin

When to use Hibiclens Soap?

Hibiclens have a great deal of utility throughout the hospital facility. The 4% chlorhexidine gluconate solution is in a gentle, skin-cleansing base that can be used for:

• Daily patient bed baths, as part of a horizontal infection prevention approach
• Preoperative/postoperative showering and decolonization, as part of surgical site infection prevention bundles
• Surgical hand scrubbing
• Personnel hand washing
• Preoperative skin preparation

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How to use Hibiclens Antiseptic Skin Cleanser?

• Wet your skin with warm water.
• Pour a small amount of Hibiclens or washcloth onto your hands.
• Rub the Hibiclens onto your skin, covering the entire area you want to cleanse.
• Continue to rub the Hibiclens soap into your skin for at least 15 seconds. If you are using it as a surgical hand scrub, you should scrub for at least 3 minutes.
• Rinse off the Hibiclens with warm water.
• Dry your skin thoroughly with a clean towel.

Safety Instructions

The extensive use of chlorhexidine gluconate for over 20 years outside the United States has produced no evidence of absorption of the compound through intact skin. The potential for producing skin reactions is extremely low. Hibiclens soap can be used many times a day without causing irritation, dryness, or discomfort. Experimental studies indicate that when used for cleaning superficial wounds, it will never cause additional tissue injury or delay healing.

Precautions and Warnings:

• For external use only
• Keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth
• Should not be used as a preoperative skin preparation of the face or head
• Avoid contact with meninges
• Antimicrobial Hibiclens soap should not be used by persons who have a sensitivity to it or its components
• Chlorhexidine gluconate has been reported to cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated eardrums
• Irritation, sensitization, and generalized allergic reactions have been reported with chlorhexidine-containing products, especially in the genital areas
• If adverse reactions occur, discontinue use immediately, and if severe, contact a physician
• Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children
• In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately

User Guides

• Hibiclens Soaps FAQ
• Studies using Hibiclens Cleanser
• Research brief of Hibiclens Antiseptic Skin Cleanser
• Hibiclens Antiseptic Skin Cleanser 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long to leave hibiclens on skin?

Apply on the skin and rub it gently for five minutes with a washcloth. Next, rinse it well with warm water. Do not use regular soap after using Hibiclens.

2. Does hibiclens dry out skin?

Apply on the skin and rub it gently for five minutes with a washcloth. Next, rinse it well with warm water. Do not use regular soap after using Hibiclens.

3. Does Hibiclens need to be rinsed off?

Yes, you will need to apply Hibiclens directly on the skin or on a wet washcloth and wash gently. After 5 minutes, rinse it thoroughly with warm water. Make sure the antiseptic skin cleanser is kept away from your eyes, ears, and mouth. If it comes in contact with any of these areas, rinse out promptly.

4. Is it OK to use Hibiclens every day?

Hibiclens Antiseptic Skin Cleanser aids in the reduction of bacteria that can potentially cause disease. One can use it every day or in accordance with the directions of their healthcare professional.