{"id":13852,"date":"2021-09-21T06:34:43","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T06:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13852"},"modified":"2021-11-02T10:03:07","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T10:03:07","slug":"hibiscrub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/hibiscrub\/","title":{"rendered":"Hibiscrub &#8211; Chlorhexidine digluconate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>40 mg \/ ml&nbsp;cutaneous&nbsp;solution<br>chlorhexidine digluconate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Hibiscrub is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibiscrub is an antiseptic skin cleanser, which means that it kills or inhibits the growth of many bacteria, and thus helps prevent&nbsp;infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibiscrub is used to&nbsp;disinfect the&nbsp;skin and thereby help prevent&nbsp;infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chlorhexidine digluconate contained in Hibiscrub may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Hibiscrub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Hibiscrub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you are allergic to&nbsp;chlorhexidine gluconate&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; in deep wounds in the head<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; in the ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also should not be used by healthcare professionals in joints, tendons or spine, brain, or meninges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If solution gets into eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.&nbsp;Hibiscrub is for skin use only and should not be swallowed.&nbsp;If Hibiscrub is mixed with other soap or comes in contact with the cork, its effect may be weakened.&nbsp;For Hibiscrub splashes on fabrics, detergents with hypochlorite should not be used as brown discoloration may occur.&nbsp;Oxidizing bleach should be used instead.&nbsp;Hibiscrub is flammable.&nbsp;A surface treated with the product must be completely dry before using equipment that can cause sparks, e.g.&nbsp;in so-called diathermy (point-by-point heating of&nbsp;tissue&nbsp;with electricity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use caution in newborns, especially those born prematurely.&nbsp;Hibiscrub can cause chemical burns to the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibiscrub contains isopropyl alcohol This medicine contains 40 mg of isopropyl alcohol per milliliter (4% w \/ v).&nbsp;Dryness, irritation,&nbsp;redness&nbsp;or burning sensation in the skin may occur.&nbsp;Allergic&nbsp;contact dermatitis&nbsp;or contact allergies are very rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Hibiscrub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Dosage<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibiscrub should not be diluted before use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Disinfectant hand washes before surgery:<\/em>&nbsp;Rinse hands and forearms under running water, take about 5 ml Hibiscrub and wash hands and forearms thoroughly for 1 minute.&nbsp;Rinse well.&nbsp;Clean nails and cuticles.&nbsp;Before surgery, wash again for 2 minutes.&nbsp;Rinse thoroughly for at least 30 seconds.&nbsp;When rinsing, keep your hands so that the water flows from your hands towards your elbows.&nbsp;Wipe hands and arms with a&nbsp;sterile&nbsp;towel or allow to air dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Full body washes before surgery:<\/em>&nbsp;Wash the evening before surgery and the day of surgery.&nbsp;Wipe with a clean towel.&nbsp;Change into clean clothes after each wash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Hibiscrub than you should &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If e.g.&nbsp;If you or a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Contact dermatitis,&nbsp;hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Allergic reactions, anaphylactic reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em>&nbsp;Chemical burns in newborns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get&nbsp;any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that are not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;directly (see details below).&nbsp;By reporting&nbsp;side effects, you can help increase the safety of medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SE-751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Hibiscrub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The active substance is chlorhexidine digluconate.&nbsp;1 ml of&nbsp;cutaneous&nbsp;solution contains 40 mg of chlorhexidine digluconate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are poloxamer, cocamidopropylamine oxide, isopropyl alcohol, d-gluconolactone,&nbsp;glycerol, macrogolglycerol cocoate, purified water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with an alcohol odor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HDPE plastic bottles with polypropylene plastic lids, 250 ml, and 500 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BCM Limited Thane Road, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG90 2PR, United Kingdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pharmaceutical and Hygiene Production Company (SPPH) 7 Impasse des Boussenots 21800 Quetigny France<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hibiscrub is an antiseptic skin cleanser, which means that it kills or inhibits the growth of many bacteria, and thus helps prevent infection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,2208],"tags":[13756,6582,6584,13752,13753,13757,13743,13755,6583,13754],"class_list":["post-13852","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-h","tag-benefits-of-hibiscrub","tag-chlorhexidine-digluconate","tag-chlorhexidine-digluconate-side-effects","tag-chlorhexidine-digluconate-uses","tag-hibiscrub","tag-hibiscrub-side-effects","tag-what-chlorhexidine-digluconate-is-used-for","tag-what-hibiscrub-is-used-for","tag-what-is-chlorhexidine-digluconate","tag-what-is-hibiscrub"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13852","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13852"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13852\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15276,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13852\/revisions\/15276"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13852"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13852"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13852"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}