Hibiclens Drug Information
Generic name: CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
Uses of Hibiclens
antimicrobial skin cleanser helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease for skin wound and general skin cleansing surgical hand scrub healthcare personnel handwash
Dosage & Administration of Hibiclens
use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. skin wound and general skin cleansing. Thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water.
Apply the minimum amount of the product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently. Rinse thoroughly. surgical hand scrub. Wet hands and forearms with water.
Scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 mL (4 pumps) of the product with a brush. Rinse thoroughly under running water. Repeat.
Dry thoroughly. healthcare personnel handwash. Wet hands with water. Dispense about 5 mL (4 pumps) of the product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Side Effects of Hibiclens
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 wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin should not be routinely treated repeated general cleansing of large body areas should not be done except when advised by a health care provider
Warnings & Cautions for Hibiclens
For external use only
Drug Interactions with Hibiclens
Contraindications for Hibiclens
if you or the patient is allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product in contact with the meninges in the genital area
Overdosage Information for Hibiclens
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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