Hibiclens Antiseptic Skin Cleanser (8 fl oz)

Product Summary

• Skin cleanser and antiseptic
• Kills germs on contact
• Gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin

Description

Antimicrobial skin cleanser helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease. For skin wound and general skin cleansing. Surgical hand scrub. Healthcare personnel handwash. Dermatologically tested. #1 pharmacist recommended brand. Antimicrobial skin cleanser helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease. Personnel hand wash. Preoperative skin preparation.

Directions

Skin wound and general skin cleansing: Thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water. Apply the minimum amount 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 with a brush. Rinse thoroughly under running water. Repeat. Dry thoroughly.

Personnel hand wash: Wet hands with water. Dispense about 5 mL into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Preoperative skin preparation: Apply liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes. Dry with a sterile towel. Repeat. Dry with a sterile towel.

Laundering: Chlorhexidine gluconate skin cleansers will cause stains if used with chlorinated products. Rinse completely and use only non-chlorine detergents.

Ingredients

Active: Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution 4.0% w/v

Inactive: Fragrance; Gluconolactone; Isopropyl Alcohol 4% w/v; Lauramine Oxide; Poloxamer 237; Purified Water; Red 40 Ingredients:

Warnings and Restrictions

WARNINGS

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

ALLERGY ALERT:

This product may cause 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 USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious

condition.

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

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

This package is tamper evident. If package is damaged, do not use.

Storage

Store between 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F).

Other Information

Company Name: Mölnlycke Health Care, US LLC

Company Address: Peachtree Corners, Georgia, 30092.

Customer Services

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Mölnlycke Health Care, US LLC,

Peachtree Corners, Georgia, 30092.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-843-8497