Generic Name: Hibiclens (chlorhexidine-topical)
Hibiclens Reviews
For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "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"
For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "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"
For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "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."
For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "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."
For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "Was recommended to use pre-operation. Tried it once and immediately reacted to it. Hard to breath and tight chest."
For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "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."
For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "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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