Patient leaflet - Hibitane Obstetric cream
1. WHAT HIBITANE OBSTETRIC CREAM IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Hibitane Obstetric Cream contains a chemical called chlorhexidine gluconate which destroys germs.
It is used as an antiseptic cream and lubricant by health care professionals when examining women during pregnancy or for gynaecological problems.
2.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE HIBITANE OBSTETRIC CREAM
Do not use Hibitane Obstetric Cream:
If you know you are sensitive or allergic to any of the ingredients (see section 6).
Warnings and precautions:
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Hibitane Obstetric Cream.
- Take care to avoid application to the ears and eyes, and any deep cuts involving the head or spine. Wash out with water if necessary.
- If Hibitane Obstetric Cream comes into contact with fabrics and bleach is used to remove it, brown stains may develop.
- If mixed with soap or detergents its effectiveness may be reduced.
Other medicines and Hibitane Obstetric Cream
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Hibitane Obstetric Cream may be used during pregnancy and breast feeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine when you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, are planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. Driving and using machines
Hibitane Obstetric Cream should not affect your ability to drive or use machinery.
Hibitane Obstetric Cream contains cetostearyl alcohol
The ingredient cetostearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (eg. contact dermatitis) which can cause an itchy rash.
3. HOW TO USE HIBITANE OBSTETRIC CREAM
Hibitane Obstetric Cream is used by healthcare professionals during a physical examination.
Some will be spread onto the gloved hand of the examiner and some will be applied around your birth canal and anus. Hibitane Obstetric Cream is for use on the skin or vagina only. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
What to do if you accidentally swallow Hibitane Obstetric Cream
If you accidentally swallow the cream, contact your doctor or nearest hospital.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines Hibitane Obstetric Cream can sometimes cause side effects, although not everybody has them. All medicines can cause allergic reactions although serious allergic reactions are rare. Any sudden wheeziness, difficulty breathing, swelling of the eyelids face or lips, rash or itching
(especially affecting your whole body) should be reported to a doctor immediately.
The following side effects have been reported but how often they occur is not known:
You may notice some irritation of the skin or allergic (itchy) reaction when it is first applied.
If any of the side effects become serious, or you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme website www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or
Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. HOW TO STORE HIBITANE OBSTETRIC CREAM
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. This section is primarily for healthcare professionals. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the bottle. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Keep at room temperature below 30ºC.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to
dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION
What Hibitane Obstetric Cream contains
The active ingredient is chlorhexidine gluconate 1% w/w. The other ingredients are cetostearyl alcohol, cetostearyl
alcohol/ethylene oxide condensate, isopropyl alcohol, linalyl acetate, liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin and water. What Hibitane Obstetric Cream looks like and contents of pack
Hibitane Obstetric Cream is a white thin cream available in 50ml or 250ml bottles. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing authorisation holder
Derma UK Ltd, The Toffee Factory, Lower Steenbergs Yard, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2DF, UK.
Manufacturer
Laleham Health & Beauty Ltd, Fairfield, Bradshaw Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3JA, UK.
This leaflet was last revised in November 2020.
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| PRODUCT Hibitane Obstetric Cream | MOD FILE 3395da HOC D&L 250p&r | 2/4/20, 17/4/20, 18/4/20, 27/7/20, |
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Derma UK Ltd
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250ml
Obstetric Cream Chlorhexidine Gluconate1% w/w (equivalent to 5% v/w Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution Ph.Eur)