Hibiscrub Hand Wash

Buy Hibiscrub Solution Online UK

You can buy Hibiscrub 500ml online from our UK registered online pharmacy. This product contains the antiseptic and disinfectant chlorhexidine gluconate. It’s used for general hand and skin disinfection, as well as in hospitals for surgical purposes.

What is Hibiscrub?

Hibiscrub skin cleanser contains chlorhexidine gluconate 4%. This is a common antiseptic and disinfectant ingredient that helps to stop the growth and spread of many different bacteria. It can also work against certain viruses and fungi.

The solution is commonly used as a disinfectant before and after surgical operations and is sometimes used by staff in hospital wards. It can also be used for general hand and skin disinfection and it may be prescribed to patients with certain skin conditions.

It’s available in various sizes from 125ml to Hibiscrub 5L.

How does it work?

The active ingredient, chlorhexidine gluconate, is an antiseptic and disinfectant chemical. It’s effective against a wide range of bacteria and can be effective against some fungi, viruses, and yeasts. The solution is not absorbed by the skin but binds to the skin to form a protective layer that kills bacteria quickly.

It works to stop the growth of these microbes and limit their spread. This helps to prevent skin infections in people at an elevated risk, such as patients undergoing surgery.

Hibiscrub alternatives

There are many antiseptic and disinfectant products available to buy. Examples include Dettol Liquid which contains the ingredient chloroxylenol and Savlon Antiseptic Cream which contains chlorhexidine and cetrimide. 

Many products can be used for general antiseptic and disinfectant purposes. However, you should continue to use Hibiscrub if your doctor has prescribed it specifically for you.

Hibiscrub Summary

What is Hibiscrub used for?

Hibiscrub is used for a wide variety of antiseptic and disinfectant reasons. For example, it can be used for pre-operative and post-operative surgical hand disinfection. It can also be used as a body wash for certain patients at risk of skin and other infections. 

It helps to reduce the risk of infections from harmful bacteria, yeast, certain viruses and fungi. 

Is Hibiscrub antifungal?

It can be effective against certain types of fungi, as well as other microbes that can cause infections.

Is Hibiscrub an antiseptic?

Hibiscrub contains chlorhexidine gluconate which is classed as an antiseptic and disinfectant chemical.

Can I buy Hibiscrub over the counter?

You can buy Hibiscrub in the UK over the counter. There is no need to have a prescription from your doctor to buy this product and it can be bought at most local pharmacies. You can also buy Hibiscrub online from our UK registered online pharmacy. We offer next working day delivery options with any of our shop products.

Hibiscrub side effects

There are few side effects listed for Hibiscrub when used on the skin and it has been dermatologically tested. However, it can cause skin irritation, itchiness, rash, and redness. See the information provided on the pack for further information, or speak to your doctor or pharmacist for more advice.

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

How to use Hibiscrub

You should read the associated leaflet before using this product. You can find information on Hibiscrub and how to use it when you peel back the label on the bottle. You should always avoid contact with the eyes with this product.

Warnings

You should not use this product if you have ever had an allergic reaction to chlorhexidine or any of the other ingredients listed in this product. This product is for external use only and should only be applied to the skin and not administered in any other way. If this has been prescribed by your doctor, you should use it exactly as instructed by your doctor.

Ingredients

Chlorhexidine Gluconate 40 mg/ml (4.0% w/v), Poloxamer 237, Isopropyl alcohol, Lauryl dimethyl amine oxide, Glycerol, Macrogol-7 Glycerol Cocoate, Gluconolactone, Herbacol, Ponceau 4R (E124), Purified water, Sodium hydroxide (for pH-adjustment).