Hibiscrub 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution 500ml

Hibiscrub

Topical antiseptic medicinal product

Antimicrobial skin cleanser / surgical scrub (chlorhexidine gluconate 4% w/v)

Licensed medicinal product (chlorhexidine gluconate 4% w/v cutaneous solution) with an approved Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) and Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC).
Manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards for pharmaceuticals.
Subject to pharmacovigilance monitoring through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme in the UK.

Licensed medicinal product (chlorhexidine gluconate 4% w/v cutaneous solution) with an approved Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) and Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC).
Manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards for pharmaceuticals.
Subject to pharmacovigilance monitoring through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme in the UK.
Complies with relevant European and UK medicinal Product labelling and quality regulations for topical antiseptics.

Antimicrobial skin cleanser / surgical scrub (chlorhexidine gluconate 4% w/v)

Description

Hibiscrub 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution 500ml is a licensed antimicrobial skin cleanser containing chlorhexidine gluconate 4% w/v (40 mg/ml). It is used for pre- and post-operative hand and skin disinfection, antiseptic handwashing on the ward, and general skin disinfection before or after clean procedures. The red, slightly viscous solution provides rapid and persistent antimicrobial action against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeasts, fungi and some viruses. It contains emollients to help care for the skin with frequent use and is widely used in hospitals, clinics and community settings, including aesthetic clinics, to reduce the risk of infection.

Bnefits

Contains 4% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate, providing broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, yeasts, fungi and some viruses
Helps prevent infections by killing germs on the skin and reducing microbial load
Long-lasting residual effect, with continued antimicrobial activity for up to 6 hours after application when used as directed
Binds to the skin to form a protective antimicrobial layer rather than being absorbed systemically
Suitable for pre-operative surgical hand disinfection and antiseptic handwashing on wards
Used for pre- and post-operative skin disinfection and general skin cleansing before/after clean procedures
Includes emollient ingredients to help maintain skin condition with repeated use
Available in a convenient 500 ml bottle size, ideal for regular clinical and home use
Widely used and trusted in healthcare settings, including theatres, wards, outpatient and aesthetic clinics

Indications

Pre-operative surgical hand disinfection for healthcare professionals
Antiseptic handwashing on hospital wards and in clinical settings
Pre-operative skin preparation and disinfection before surgery or clean procedures
Post-operative skin antisepsis for patients after surgery, excluding the operation site when advised
Antiseptic handwashing after handling infected materials
General antimicrobial skin cleansing where a chlorhexidine-based wash is appropriate and prescribed