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User Reviews for Hibiclens

Hibiclens has an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from a total of 7 reviews on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% reported a negative experience.

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Skin Disinfection, Preoperative  
3.5
7 reviews 11 medications
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Severe... · Taken for less than 1 month · February 16, 2023

For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "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"

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Allergy... · Taken for less than 1 month · May 22, 2022

For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "I had a severe allergic reaction a few hours after my biopsy. It caused major rash swelling burning. I thought it was the incision causing pain. I will be on prednisone for 3 weeks. This is a horrible product"

1 / 10
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Angie · Taken for less than 1 month · January 25, 2023

For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "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."

2 / 10
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Pusa · Taken for less than 1 month · July 23, 2021

For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "Was recommended to use pre-operation. Tried it once and immediately reacted to it. Hard to breath and tight chest."

1 / 10
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Anonymous · Taken for 1 to 2 years · December 9, 2020

For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "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."

4 / 10
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Lizzy... · Taken for 2 to 5 years · January 6, 2020

For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "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."

9 / 10
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Lacey · Taken for less than 1 month · March 16, 2022

For Skin Disinfection, Preoperative "I was given hibiclens in the hospital and at home after a skin infection. It gave me a serious burn on my legs."

4 / 10
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