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Home Formulary 13.0 Skin 13.11 Skin cleansers, antiseptics, and desloughing agents 13.11.2 Chlorhexidine salts

13.11.2 Chlorhexidine salts

ChoiceDrugDosage
1st choiceChlorhexidine gluconate 4% (Hibiscrub®)

Dose:
Use as directed by the manufacturer and also for appropriate uses and conditions

Caution

  • Healthcare professionals should be aware that there is a potential for anaphylactic reaction to chlorhexidine and ensure that all known allergies are recorded in patient notes. Allergic reactions to products containing chlorhexidine should be reported to the MHRA.

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