Hibiclens (sometimes misnamed Hibaclens) antimicrobial skin cleanser is proven to kill MRSA (in vitro) and other staph infections. It contains chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) which provides immediate germ kill and six hours of residual germ killing activity †

Following are washing procedures and precautions for general skin and wound cleansing (including MRSA) with Hibiclens††:

Hibiclens Washing Procedure

  1. Thoroughly rinse the area to be cleansed with water.
  2. Apply the minimum amount of Hibiclens necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently.
  3. Rinse thoroughly.
  4. Repeat procedure, if directed by medical professional

Hibiclens Washing Precautions

  • Do not dilute.
  • Do not use in contact with the genital area
  • Do not use in contact with the meninges.
  • Do not use on wounds on more than the superficial
    layers of the skin.
  • Do not use in eyes, ears or mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if placed or kept in the eye during surgical procedures, or may cause deafness when instilled in the middle ear through perforated eardrums.
  • If contact occurs in any of the areas listed above, rinse with cold water right away.
  • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right
    away.
  1. † Hibiclens MRSA information [↩]
  2. †† General Skin Cleansing Checklist [↩]