Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution

Active Ingredients

Chlorhexidine gluconate 4% w/v (40 mg/ml)

Usage Instructions

How should Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution be applied for optimal disinfection?

Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution is strictly for external topical use on the skin only:

For Pre-operative Body Washing:

1. 1. Wet the whole body in the shower or bath.

   2. Wash the entire body thoroughly with approximately 25 ml of Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution, starting from the face and working downwards, paying particular attention to the armpits, groin, navel, and feet.

   3. Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water.

   4. Repeat the washing process with a further 25 ml of Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution, including the hair and scalp if instructed.

   5. Rinse completely and dry thoroughly with a clean, fresh towel.

For Surgical Hand Scrubbing:

1. Wet hands and forearms with warm water.

2. Apply approximately 5 ml of Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution and wash vigorously for 1 minute, ensuring all finger webs and nail beds are covered.

3. Clean beneath the fingernails with a sterile brush or scraper.

4. Rinse thoroughly, then apply a further 5 ml of Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution and continue washing for an additional 2 minutes before a final thorough rinse. Dry with a sterile towel.

Warnings

What critical safety precautions apply when using Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution?

Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution is strictly for external application onto intact skin; do not swallow the solution, inject it, or introduce it into body cavities. Do not use Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution if you have a known hypersensitivity or allergy to chlorhexidine gluconate or any of the inactive ingredients in the solution.

Critical Safety Contraindications & Precautions:

• Ototoxicity Risk: Do not allow Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution to enter the middle or inner ear. Contact with the tympanic membrane or inner ear structures during surgery or irrigation can cause permanent sensorineural hearing loss.

• Ocular and Central Nervous System Safety: Keep Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution out of the eyes and off brain tissue or meninges. If accidental contact with the eyes occurs, rinse immediately and thoroughly with clean running water.

• Risk of Anaphylaxis: Chlorhexidine gluconate can trigger rare but severe allergic reactions, including fatal anaphylactic shock. Discontinue use immediately and seek urgent emergency medical attention if you experience rash, swelling of the face, lips, or throat, severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing.

Avoid using bleach (hypochlorite) to wash fabrics that have come into contact with Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution, as brown stains may form. Store Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution below 25 degrees Celsius, protect from direct heat and sunlight, and keep safely out of the sight and reach of children.

Who Is It For

Who is the intended user for Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution?

Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution is intended for healthcare professionals performing surgical hand scrubs, as well as patients instructed to undergo pre-operative or post-operative antiseptic body washing. Hibiwash 4% Solution is also suitable for individuals requiring whole-body anti-MRSA decolonisation washing or targeted antiseptic skin cleansing under professional medical supervision.

Alternatives

What are the main alternative products available?

If Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution is unsuitable, poorly tolerated, or an alternative skin disinfectant solution is preferred, the following options may be considered:

• Hibiscrub 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution: The original brand-name surgical scrub containing 4% chlorhexidine gluconate for pre-operative and hygienic hand washing.

• Videne Surgical Scrub 7.5% w/w: A povidone-iodine-based antiseptic wash used for pre-operative skin preparation and surgical hand scrubbing.

• Dermol 200 Shower Emollient: An antimicrobial emollient shower gel containing lower concentrations of chlorhexidine hydrochloride and benzalkonium chloride for dry, eczema-prone skin.

• Hydrex Surgical Scrub 4%: A 4% chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic skin cleanser designed for pre-operative patient washing and clinical hand disinfection.

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Dispatch Times

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