Hibiclens - Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine gluconate (Hibiclens) affects a wide range of microorganisms, including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. 

In four patients, accidental corneal exposure to Hibiclens (4% chlorhexidine formulated with a detergent) resulted in keratitis, with severe and permanent corneal opacification (19). 

Synonyms chlorhexidine digluconate chlorhexidini digluco-natis l,l -hexamethylenebis[5-(4-chlorophenyl)biguanide] digluconate Hibiclens Hibiscrub Hibitane Unisept. 

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