{"id":13854,"date":"2021-09-21T06:35:41","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T06:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=13854"},"modified":"2021-11-02T10:02:38","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T10:02:38","slug":"hibitane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/hibitane\/","title":{"rendered":"Hibitane &#8211; Chlorhexidine digluconate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>1%&nbsp;vaginal cream&nbsp;chlorhexidine&nbsp;digluconate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Hibitane is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibitane contains the active substance chlorhexidine digluconate.&nbsp;It is an&nbsp;antiseptic&nbsp;vaginal cream&nbsp;which means that it kills or inhibits the growth of many bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctors or midwives use Hibitane in connection with examinations in gynecology\/obstetrics (examinations of the abdomen (especially during childbirth)), which helps to prevent&nbsp;infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chlorhexidine digluconate contained in Hibitane may also be approved for other uses 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 Hibitane<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hibitane should not be used:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to chlorhexidine digluconate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>on the brain, the meninges (opinions) or damaged eardrums as Hibitane is harmful to the nervous system.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid contact with eyes and ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No known risks when used during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chlorhexidine&nbsp;passes into breast milk, but the risk of affecting the baby is considered unlikely with the recommended&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hibitane contains cetostearyl alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>May cause local skin reactions (eg contact dermatitis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Hibitane<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibitane is used by healthcare professionals in connection with genital examinations (especially during childbirth).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibitane is applied by a doctor or midwife around the woman&#8217;s external genitalia and can also be used to lubricate gloves and instruments.&nbsp;After the examination, the&nbsp;cream&nbsp;can be&nbsp;easily rinsed off with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Hibitane than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibitane will be given to you by healthcare professionals.&nbsp;It is unlikely that you will receive too much, but if you think you have received too much or if e.g.&nbsp;a child inhaled the medicine accidentally contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center (tel.112) 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 (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Skin irritation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eye irritation.<\/li><li>Hearing damage.<\/li><li>Allergic (itchy) reactions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Chlorhexidine&nbsp;can cause hearing damage if it enters the middle ear.&nbsp;Eye contact may cause burning.&nbsp;Allergic reactions in the form of&nbsp;anaphylaxis&nbsp;can occur in extremely rare cases.<\/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.&nbsp;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 Hibitane<\/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 bottle 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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is chlorhexidine digluconate<\/li><li>The other ingredients are isopropyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol \/ ethylene oxide condensate, linalyl acetate, white petrolatum, purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\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>Vaginal cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic bottle 250 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bioglan AB, Box 50310, 202 13 Malm\u00f6, Sweden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bioglan AB, Box 50310, 202 13 Malm\u00f6, Sweden<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hibitane contains the active substance chlorhexidine digluconate. 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