What is Hibiscrub used for?
Hibiscrub is used to disinfect the hands and skin prior to or after an operation or clean procedure (pre- and post-operative hand and skin disinfection / antisepsis). Hibiscrub is also used to disinfect hands after handling infected materials (antiseptic handwashing).
Do chemists sell Hibiscrub?
Hibiscrub Skin Cleanser Products | Chemist Direct.
What type of disinfectant is Hibiscrub?
Hibiscrub liquid contains chlorhexidine gluconate, which is an antimicrobial agent. Chlorhexidine gluconate kills a wide range of bacteria and yeasts and some fungi and viruses. It binds strongly to skin, mucosa and other tissues and is therefore poorly absorbed into the skin.
Is Hibiscrub antiseptic?
Hibiscrub® antimicrobial skin cleanser has been used for more than 45 years in hospitals around the world to help manage infection. It is used for pre-operative surgical hand disinfection, antiseptic hand washing on the ward, and pre- and post-operative skin antisepsis for patients undergoing elective surgery.
Can you use Hibiscrub on your body?
How to useHiBi Scrub: Wet your face and body. Then, using undiluted HiBi Scrub, wash your face (especially around the nose), armpits, groin and anal area. Avoid contact with the eyes and ears, and do not use HiBi Scrub inside the body.
Can you use Hibiscrub on open wounds?
Hibiscrub (chlorhexidine) is a very good antibacterial wash that is ideal for cleaning wounds. Salty water is also a good substitute (a teaspoon of salt in half a pint of water) for cleaning wounds.
Do I need to rinse Hibiscrub off?
It is effective against most bacteria, viruses and fungi after a matter of seconds, but to be most effective, Hibiscrub should be left on for 3-5 minutes before being thoroughly rinsed off. As it contains emollients, it is also kind to the skin and shouldn’t cause dryness, even with frequent use.
Is there an alternative to Hibiscrub?
You can use a pre-prepared saline solution, or make up your own using a teaspoon of salt in a pint of cooled boiled water. So if you have some Hibiscrub in your horse first aid kit why not move it to the back of the cupboard, and keep saline solution for the majority of cuts and small wounds that your horse picks up.
Can I bathe in Hibiscrub?
Although there was no difference in the rates of infection using ‘Hibiscrub’ or ordinary soap, pre-operative bathing with ‘Hibiscrub’ may be beneficial as there is a greater reduction in the total bacterial count.
Can you put Hibiscrub on an open wound?
Can you use Hibiscrub on broken skin?
Do not use the HiBiScrub Plus® on any wounds or areas of broken skin.