OB-GYN 101
Pharmacy

Description

• A topical antiseptic skin cleanser with antibacterial properties.

• Contains 4% chlorhexidine gluconate

Indications

• Surgical scrub

• Pre-operative patient bathing

• Superficial skin wound cleanser

Contraindications

• Deep, open wounds

• Repetitive cleansing of large areas of skin.

Precautions

• Keep away from the face, eyes, ears, nose and mouth. Permanent eye injury may occur following prolonged contact.

• Middle ear contact has lead to deafness.

• Hypersensitivity reactions may occur, particularly if used in the genital area.

Usage

Pre-op Scrub

• 5 ml of Hibiclens

• Scrub for 3 minutes

• Rinse thoroughly

• Repeat with another 5 ml of Hibiclens

Pre-op Patient Shower

• Wet the body and hair

• Shampoo with 25 ml of Hibiclens

• Use another 25 ml of Hibiclens for the rest of the body.

• Rinse thoroughly, then repeat

Superficial Skin Wound Cleansing

• Use only in small body areas involving only superficial wounds

• Thoroughly rinse the skin

• Apply just enough Hibiclens to cover the wounded skin

• Gently cleanse, then rinse thoroughly.

Usage during Pregnancy

• Safe use has not been established.