Hibiscrub Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser, 250 ml

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Hibiscrub Skin Cleanser Patient Information Leaflet: https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/4b23eef1-d778-419a-be74-f86717f8f7b0.pdf Mix the solution thoroughly. Then pour the liquid all over your dog’s body so that your dog is fully saturated. Next, while your dog is wet, use your hands to rub the solution thoroughly but gently into your dog’s skin. This cookie is set by the provider Akamai Bot Manager. This cookie is used to manage the interaction with the online bots. It also helps in fraud preventions You can use Hibiscrub to treat folliculitis by cleansing the affected skin of the harmful bacteria responsible. Because Hibiscrub is gentle on the skin despite its powerful antibacterial properties, you can use it frequently until the folliculitis has cleared up. For safety, apply it with washed hands or a clean washcloth. Here is how to use Hibiscrub on dogs. Mix one part Hibiscrub and four parts water, then use your hands to massage the mixture into the dog's skin until a lather forms. Allow the affected area to stay covered with the solution for a minimum of five minutes. If your dog's skin irritation is very mild, you can dilute the solution even further. Do vets use Hibiscrub?

Hibiscrub ® 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. The patient washes his whole body, excluding the operation wound, in the bath or shower usually on the third day after operation using the procedure described above. Children and elderly patients: Yes, you should thoroughly rinse off hibiscrub. However, you should only do this after you gently rubbed hibiscrub into the affected area on your dog and allowed it to foam. Then you should leave the scrub on the area for five minutes. After five minutes have passed you should thoroughly rinse off the hibiscrub and dry the area. Once a foam is formed, leave the scrub on the skin for five minutes. This is because hibiscrub is most effective at treating conditions when left on the affected area for at least five minutes. Do not use HiBiScrub past the expiry date printed on the bottle. The date refers to the last day of the specified month.

How to use HibiScrub

It is very important that we ensure all body areas are covered. If you require assistance, please do not hesitate to speak to a doctor or nurse caring for you.

Commonly used in hospitals for pre-operative surgical hand disinfection, ward and pre-operative hand washing and as part of post-operative outpatient aftercareTo do this, fill a bathtub with 1 part hibiscrub to 4 parts warm water. Mix this solution and pour it all over your dog until your dog is fully saturated. Be sure to avoid pouring the solution near your dog’s eyes, mouth or ears. Hibiscrub should be used on a daily basis on a dog until the skin infection or condition has been cleared up and eliminated. Typically, this would be around two to three weeks. However, if your dog’s condition has not improved after that time, then it could be the sign of a more serious issue. In that case, you should stop using hibiscrub and seek the attention of your veterinarian. Final Thoughts On How To Use Hibiscrub On Dogs

Hibiscrub is not absorbed by the skin but forms a protective film over it. The active ingredient chlorhexidine gluconate binds to bacteria and kills them, reducing your risk of developing an infection. Hibiscrub 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, Hibiscrub is not inactivated by bodily fluids . It may be the case that a vet has directly advised you to use hibiscrub on your dog. If so, they may also have advised you to use an ointment or lotion on the area after, or asked you to apply a dressing to the affected area on your dog. So be sure to follow your vet’s instructions.

How does Hibiscrub work?

The three steps below summarise the skin preparation process, which should be followed carefully (please let your nurse know if you have any difficulties).

If you suffer a folliculitis outbreak, give it a chance to clear up naturally within 7-10 days. If that doesn’t happen, speak to your doctor or pharmacist about finding a suitable treatment. Hibiscrub can be very successful in eliminating yeast infections in dogs. How to use hibiscrub to treat a yeast infection depends on the location of the infection. Treat A Yeast Infection On Your Dog’s Paws Chlorhexidine is not absorbed through the skin and no known harmful events have been observed in pregnant or breastfeeding mothers using Chlorhexidine. Other safety informationLeave the solution on your dog for 5 minutes. Hibiscrub is most effective when left on the affected area for at least 5 minutes. Next, rinse the hibiscrub solution off your dog with plenty of clean warm water. Rinse your dog as many times as is required to ensure the hibiscrub has been completely washed off. Using a clean towel, pat your dog down so they are semi dry, and then let the rest of the drying occur naturally. Itchy And Dry Skin On One Or Two Patches Of Your Dog