Hibiclens for Skin Disinfection, Preoperative User Reviews
Hibiclens has an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the treatment of Skin Disinfection, Preoperative. 17% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% reported a negative experience.
- Severe...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 16, 2023
"Was provided w hibiclens to shower with the night before and the morning of surgical procedure. After surgery I told nurses I felt like my abdomen was on fire, they initially told me of course you had surgery, WRONG from my pelvis to my breasts I was engulfed in a horrific reaction and what looked like burns. Compound that w itha surgical site. Never again"
- Angie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 25, 2023
"I used Hibiclens before my surgery without experiencing any adverse effects. However, after I arrived home, my skin began to burn and blister. One of my legs was swollen, and I felt tightness in my throat and chest area. I will never use this product again as the reaction was worse than the surgery itself."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 9, 2020
"I have been using Hibiclens for over a year for a skin condition & I find that it can cause skin irritations (rash, itchiness, dry skin, peeling or blistering of skin."
- Pusa
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 23, 2021
"Was recommended to use pre-operation. Tried it once and immediately reacted to it. Hard to breath and tight chest."
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- Lizzy...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 6, 2020
"I used to work for a Dermatologists, and he would always use Hibiclens if our patients were allergic to Iodine for minor surgeries. Love the stuff."
- Lacey
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 16, 2022
"I was given hibiclens in the hospital and at home after a skin infection. It gave me a serious burn on my legs."
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