Hibiclens for Skin Disinfection, Preoperative: Uses, Side Effects, Warnings, and Dosing Information

Generic Name: Hibiclens for Skin Disinfection, Preoperative (chlorhexidine-topical)

Hibiclens for Skin Disinfection, Preoperative Reviews

"I had a severe allergic reaction a few hours after my biopsy. It caused major rash swelling burning. I thought it was the incision causing pain. I will be on prednisone for 3 weeks. This is a horrible product"


"Was provided w hibiclens to shower with the night before and the morning of surgical procedure. After surgery I told nurses I felt like my abdomen was on fire, they initially told me of course you had surgery, WRONG from my pelvis to my breasts I was engulfed in a horrific reaction and what looked like burns. Compound that w itha surgical site. Never again"


"I used Hibiclens before my surgery without experiencing any adverse effects. However, after I arrived home, my skin began to burn and blister. One of my legs was swollen, and I felt tightness in my throat and chest area. I will never use this product again as the reaction was worse than the surgery itself."


"I have been using Hibiclens for over a year for a skin condition & I find that it can cause skin irritations (rash, itchiness, dry skin, peeling or blistering of skin."


"Was recommended to use pre-operation. Tried it once and immediately reacted to it. Hard to breath and tight chest."


"I used to work for a Dermatologists, and he would always use Hibiclens if our patients were allergic to Iodine for minor surgeries. Love the stuff."


"I was given hibiclens in the hospital and at home after a skin infection. It gave me a serious burn on my legs."

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