Hibiscrub
Chlorhexidine 4% Skin Cleanser
Ingredients & Drug Type
Hibiscrub is listed as Dermatology containing Chlorhexidine 4% Skin Cleanser. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
- Active ingredient
- Chlorhexidine 4% Skin Cleanser
- Therapeutic class
- Dermatology
- Dosage form
- Solution
- Strength
- 4%
Dosing
- Route
- topical
- Route: topical.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Hibiscrub is listed as Dermatology containing Chlorhexidine 4% Skin Cleanser. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
Hibiscrub (chlorhexidine 4%) — the pink surgical scrub: broad-spectrum kill plus hours of residual skin activity, anchoring pre-op showers, surgical hand antisepsis and MRSA decolonization (with nasal mupirocin). Hard lines: never eyes or middle ear (corneal injury, ototoxicity), not a daily cosmetic wash, and log any urticarial reaction — chlorhexidine anaphylaxis is a rising, documented perioperative danger.
Uses / Indications
- Skin cleansing before surgical procedures
- antiseptic
- Acne, allergy, inflammation, skin infection, or itching depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- جفاف جلد بالتكرار (رطّب بعده)
- تهيج واحمرار لدى قلة
- وتحسس تماسي. النادر الخطير عائلياً: **تأق الكلورهيكسيدين** (حساسية صاعقة موثقة عالمياً بازدياد — أي طفح شروي أو تورم بعده يُسجل باسمه ويُبلغ به كل طاقم لاحق: يدخل بمواد كثيرة من قسطرات وجل).
- Irritation, dryness, redness, itching, or local allergy.
Contraindications
- **العين والأذن الوسطى: ممنوع** (أذية قرنية وسمّية سمع موثقتان — انتبه عند غسل الرأس)
- السحجات الواسعة والجروح العميقة
- حساسية سابقة له
- والأغشية التناسلية بتركيزه هذا.
- Deep wounds, severe infection, or ingredient allergy without medical assessment.
Warnings
- بروتوكول الاستحمام الجراحي كما يُملى: بلّل جسدك
- هيبيسكراب بدل صابونك من الرقبة نزولاً (تجنب وجهاً وعينين وأذنين)
- **اتركه دقيقة كاملة** ثم اشطف
- وكرر حسب تعليمات مستشفاك — ولا عطور أو كريمات بعده (تبطل بقاءه). ليس مطهر البشرة اليومي: الاستخدام التجميلي المفتوح يجفف ويحسّس بلا داعٍ. أي حكة شرى بعده = بلّغ وسجّل (تأقه الجراحي خطر حقيقي). احجز عبر كلينكس جو.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes unless the product is intended for that area.
Drug Interactions
- الصابون العادي يبطله (اشطف الصابون أولاً إن سبق)
- ويتعارض مع مطهرات أخرى بنفس الموضع. لا جهازية.
- Tell your clinician about other skin products, especially peels, steroids, and topical antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Apply a thin layer only to the affected area.
- Wash hands after use.
- Use sun protection with photosensitizing medicines.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Hibiscrub?
Hibiscrub contains Chlorhexidine 4% Skin Cleanser and is categorized as Dermatology. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Hibiscrub?
The dose must be set by a doctor or pharmacist according to age, weight, diagnosis, and kidney or liver function.
What warnings matter before using Hibiscrub?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Hibiscrub be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.