Pre Surgery Cleanser

Minimize the possibility of a hospital related infection! This is the antiseptic scrub your surgeon uses before surgery! Useful for any surgical situation: robotic, laparoscopic and laparotomy (incision)! Bonds to the protein in your skin to continue killing germs for 6-48 hours after bathing. Especially useful in minimizing the chance of contracting Staph infections, including the antibiotic resitant "staph" infection we have all been hearing about.

Research funded by the Center For Disease Control and performed at Johns Hopkins University has shown the incidence in hospital related staph infections can be decreased by as much as 73% when the pre-operative patient is cleaned with chlorhexidine gluconate in a 4% solution.

Directions: before going to the hospital, cleanse the surgical site of your abdomen (avoid your face and genital area) and rinse. We include instructions with your purchase. To view similar use instructions go to: Hibiclens use instructions.

Available in: 4 ounce squeeze bottle ONLY (Shown in small aqua bottle)

Active Ingredient: Chlorhexidine gluconate solution 4% w/v

Inactive ingredients: fragrance, isopropyl alcohol 4% w/v, purified water, Red 40, and other ingredients in a non-alkaline base.

WARNING: For external use only. Keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. Hibiclens should not be used as a preoperative skin preparation of the face or head. Misuse of Hibiclens has been reported to cause serious and permanent eye injury when it has been permitted to enter and remain in the eye during surgical procedures. If Hibiclens should contact these areas, rinse out promptly and thoroughly with water. Avoid contact with meninges. Hibiclens should not be used by persons who have a sensitivity to it or its components. Chlorhexedine gluconate has been reported to cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated ear drums. Irritation, sensitization and generalized allergic reactions have been reported with chlorhexedine-containing products, especially in the genital areas. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue use immediately and if severe, contact a physician. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately. Store at controlled room temperature 68°-77° F.