Hibistat (Topical application)

Generic name:chlorhexidine (topical application route) [ klor-HEX-i-deen ]
Drug classes:Antiseptic and germicides, Mouth and throat products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 27, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Betasept
Biopatch w/Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Chlorostat
Dyna-Hex
Dyna-Hex2
Hibiclens
Hibistat
Operand Chg Surgical Scrub Brush
Operand Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Operand Closed Loop Chg Scrub

In Canada

Stanhexidine Solution
Stanley Chlorhexidine Tinted
Stanley Chlorhexidine Untinted

Available Dosage Forms:

Solution
Liquid

Therapeutic Class: Antibacterial Cleansing Agent

Uses for Hibistat

Chlorhexidine belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptic antibacterial agents. It is used to clean the skin after an injury, before surgery, or before an injection. Chlorhexidine is also used to clean the hands before a procedure. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin.

Before using Hibistat

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Because of chlorhexidine's potential for causing excessive skin irritation and the risk of increased absorption through the skin, use in children less than 2 months of age is not recommended.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of chlorhexidine in geriatric patients.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Hibistat