Hibiwash Full Body Antimicrobial Wash for Pre And Post Operative Care 250ML

Hibiwash antimicrobial skin cleanser has been used for more than 45 years in hospitals around the world to help manage infection. It is used for pre-operative surgical hand disinfection, antiseptic hand washing on the ward, and pre- and post-operative skin antisepsis for patients undergoing elective surgery Containing 4% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate, Hibiwash is effective against a wide range of microbes, including several strains of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast, fungi and viruses, and reduces bacterial load more efficiently than povidone iodine. Hibiwash has also been shown to significantly decrease the risk of hospital-associated aureus infections by up to 60% when used in combination with a nasal antibiotic Hibiwash is not absorbed into the skin, but binds to it to form a protective layer that kills bacteria within one minute, and continues to do so for up to six hours after application. Unlike povidone iodine, Hibiwash is not inactivated by bodily fluids Hibiwash has been dermatologically tested, and is proven to be gentle on the skin, even with frequent use. This is significant because repeated application of Hibiwash has been shown to increase its antimicrobial efficacy