Do you have to rinse off Hibiclens?
Apply Hibiclens directly on your skin or on a wet washcloth and wash gently; move away from the shower stream when applying Hibiclens to avoid rinsing it off too soon. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and keep out of eyes, ears and mouth; if Hibiclens comes in contact with these areas, rinse out promptly.
Can you leave Hibiclens on your skin?
Hibiclens is a strong disinfectant, so do not use it on or near your face, eyes, ears, or head. Also, do not wash with your regular soap after using Hibiclens.
Does Hibiclens eliminate staph?
Regent Medicals antimicrobial, antiseptic product, Hibiclens, contains an active ingredient chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) that kills germs on contact and bonds to the skin to keep killing microorganisms even after washing. Additionally, Hibiclens has been proven to eliminate MRSA (in vitro) and other staph infections.
Where should you not use Hibiclens?
Don’t put the Hibiclens on:
- Your head or face (including your eyes, ears, and mouth).
- Your private parts area.
- Wounds or scrapes that are deeper than the top layer of skin. If you have a wound and aren’t sure if you should use Hibiclens, ask your healthcare provider.