Hibiclens for Skin Disinfection, Preoperative User Reviews
- Sev...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 16, 2023
"Was provided with Hibiclens to shower with the night before and the morning of the 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 with a surgical site. Never again."
- Ang...
- 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."
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 9, 2020
"I have been using Hibiclens for over a year for a skin condition, and I find that it can cause skin irritations (rash, itchiness, dry skin, peeling, or blistering of skin)."
- Pus...
- 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 breathe and tight chest."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Liz...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 6, 2020
"I used to work for a dermatologist, and he would always use Hibiclens if our patients were allergic to iodine for minor surgeries. Love the stuff."
- Lac...
- 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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"I had a severe allergic reaction a few hours after my biopsy. It caused major rash, swelling, and burning. I thought it was the incision causing pain. I will be on prednisone for 3 weeks. This is a horrible product."