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Hibiclens (Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution): Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions, Warnings

Hibiclens

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Last updated on RxList: 2/9/2023

Drug Summary

What Is Hibiclens?

Hibiclens (chlorhexidine gluconate solution) is an antiseptic indicated as an antimicrobial skin cleanser helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease, for skin wound and general skin cleansing, as a surgical hand scrub, and as a healthcare personnel handwash.

What Are Side Effects of Hibiclens?

Side effects of Hibiclens include:

  • severe allergic reaction (wheezing/difficulty breathing, shock, facial swelling, hives, and rash).

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision,tunnel vision,eye painor swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
  • Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
  • Severe headache,confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Hibiclens

For skin wound and general skin cleansing: Thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water. Apply the minimum amount of Hibiclens necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently. Rinse thoroughly.

As a surgical hand scrub: Wet hands and forearms with water. Scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 mL (4 pumps) of Hibiclens with a brush. Rinse thoroughly under running water. Repeat. Dry thoroughly.

As a healthcare personnel handwash: Wet hands with water. Dispense about 5 mL (4 pumps) of Hibiclens into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Hibiclens In Children

Hibiclens is safe for a child to use, though parents should always supervise use by younger children.

Use Hibiclens with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. Hibiclens may cause irritation or chemical burns.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Hibiclens?

Some topical products, such as lotions, shampoos, and deodorants, may interfere with the binding of Hibiclens to the skin.

Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use and all products used on the skin.

Hibiclens During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Hibiclens may be used as directed during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Additional Information

Our Hibiclens (chlorhexidine gluconate solution) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

Description for Hibiclens

Active Ingredient

Chlorhexidine gluconate solution 4.0% w/v

Inactive Ingredients

fragrance, gluconolactone, isopropyl alcohol 4% w/v, lauramine oxide, poloxamer 237, purified water and red 40

Uses for Hibiclens

Purpose

Antiseptic

Uses

  • 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 for Hibiclens

Directions for Use

  • 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.

HOW SUPPLIED

Dosage Form And Strengths

NDC :0234-0575-41

Active Ingredient

Chlorhexidine gluconate solution 4.0% w/v

Inactive Ingredients

Fragrance, gluconolactone, isopropyl alcohol 4% w/v, lauramine oxide, poloxamer 237, purified water and red 40

Storage And Handling

  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)

Keep out of reach of childrren.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Questions

1-800-843-8497

Packaged by: Molnlycke Health Care. Revised: Dec 2021

Side Effects for Hibiclens

Allergy Alert

This product may cuase a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms may include:

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Drug Interactions for Hibiclens

No information provided

Warnings for Hibiclens

For external use only

Precautions for Hibiclens

Allergy Alert

This product may cuase 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.

Overdose Information for Hibiclens

No Information provided

Contraindications for Hibiclens

No Information provided

Clinical Pharmacology for Hibiclens

No information provided

Patient Information for Hibiclens

Allergy Alert

This product may cuase 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 or the patient is allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product
  • in contact with the meninges
  • in the genital area

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

Stop and Ask Doctor if

Irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.

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