{"product_id":"products-hibiwash-skin-cleanser-500ml-html","title":"Hibiwash Skin Cleanser - 500ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eFull body antimicrobial wash for pre-and-post operative care - Formerly known as Hibiscrub\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiwash is your trusted partner in helping prevent infections, promote skins integrity and save time before performing surgical procedures. It contains 4% Chlorhexidine Gluconate for a wide range of antimicrobial activity and has been used for many decades in hospitals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegular use of Hibiwash can help reduce the chance of 11 in 100 patients contracting an SSI up to 30 days after surgery.\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eIt has also been shown to significantly decrease the risk of hospital-associated S aureus infections by up to 60% when used in combination with a nasal antibiotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiwash is not absorbed into the skin but binds to it to form a protective layer that removes and kills microorganisms and continues to do so for a long period of time after application. Unlike povidone iodine, Hibiwash is not inactivated by bodily fluids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHibiwash has been reformulated to be a more sustainable product, using fewer raw materials and less energy in its production. The removal of colour, fragrance and traces of soya oil makes it less likely to create skin irritation or an allergic reaction and has the potential of an increased compliance. It also contains emollients and it is gentle on the skin even with frequent use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame Efficacy:\u003c\/strong\u003eHibiwash delivers the same trusted antimicrobial protection as Hibiscrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Skin Care:\u003c\/strong\u003eNow with added emollients for gentler, more hydrating skin protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance and Colour-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003eReformulated with no fragrance, no colour, and no traces of soya oil, reducing the risk of irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Sustainable:\u003c\/strong\u003eReduced packaging and produced in an eco-friendly factory using fewer materials and less energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChlorhexidine Gluconate 4% w\/v, D-glucono-delta-lactone, Isopropyl alcohol, Lauryl dimethyl amine oxide, Polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Glycerol, Macrogol-7 Glycerol Cocoate, Purified water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-operative hand washing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wet hands and forearms, apply 5ml of Hibiwash, and scrub for 1 minute. Repeat the process, washing for an additional 2 minutes, then rinse and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole body cleansing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Patients can use Hibiwash before surgery by washing with 25ml, paying particular attention to areas prone to bacterial accumulation. This should be repeated the day before and on the day of the operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-operative skin antisepsis for the patient -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe patient washes his whole body in the bath or shower on at least 2 occasions, usually the day before and the day of operation as follows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe day before operation the patient washes with 25ml of Hibiwash beginning with the face and working downwards paying particular attention to areas around the nose, axillae, umbilicus, groin and perineum. Rinse the body, then repeat the wash with another 25ml, this time including the hair. Finally the patient rinses his entire body thoroughly and dries on a clean towel. Repeated the following day. So you can wash bed-confined patients with Hibiwash using a standard bed-bath technique. Conventional disinfection of the operation site will then be performed when the patient is in theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-operative skin antisepsis for the patients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe patient washes his whole body, excluding the operation wound, in the bath or shower usually on the third day after operation using the procedure described above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren and elderly patients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are no special dosage recommendations for either elderly patients or children. The normal adult dose is appropriate unless recommended by the physician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid contact with brain, meninges and middle ear. If Hibiwash comes into contact with the eyes, wash out immediately and thoroughly with water. In patients with head or spinal injuries or a perforated ear drum, the benefit of use in pre-operative should be evaluated against the risk of contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not inject. Do not use in body cavities. 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