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Hibiclens Liquid Gallon

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The active ingredient, chlorhexidine gluconate, is the ideal antiseptic skin cleanser. According to all available medical literature on the internet, a 2% solution kills a broad spectrum of micro-bacteria on contact. The chemical has a positive charge and binds to bacteria that is negatively charged. This electrical action weakens the bacterial cell membrane wall and allows for easier penetration by the killing properties of the chemical. Because human tissue is also negatively charge, the agent also binds to human skin for the next five to six hours. As a result, the affected area inhibits bacterial growth.
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Its effective antiseptic action was demonstrated in one medical study with chronically ill children. Daily bathing with the stuff reduced bacterial growth by 35%.
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This is not to say that the product is without risk. It is well documented that exposure to the eye and mid-ear causes damage. According to federal records, there were 403 reported cases of adverse reactions to chlorhexidine gluconate. As expected, a majority was negative skin reaction.
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The recommended strength is 2%, but Hibiclens comes in a 4% solution. As a result, it is very potent - twice the strength of the active ingredient used in the various medical studies. Because of its effectiveness, this product is the standard. Physicians wash their hands with the product before surgery; and hospitals require patients to clean their surgical sites with the agent before their operations.
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The only objection is the price. At $56.74 plus $6.40 for shipping, $63.14 is very expensive. . . . It is worse at the local drug stores. The average price is $12 per 8 oz. That is $192 for a gallon of Hibiclens.
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A cheaper alternative is to buy CSR Chlorhexidine Solution on the amazon.com website for $13.78, $8.79 with a $4.99 shipping. It is a straight 2% chlorhexidine gluconate solution without the added fragrance and red dye. The absence of these two unnecessary ingredients with a weaker concentration tends to reduce skin irritation. Although it is half the strength of Hibiclens, the 2% active ingredient has enough killing power because almost all the medical studies used this ratio.
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As an added advantage, the product does not foam like Hibiclens. As a result, you can put a few ounces into your spray cleaner bottle or mop bucket and sanitize your floors, counter-tops, and furniture.
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The only objection is that CSR Chlorhexidine Solution is marketed as a pet product. . . . If that bothers you, pour a little red food dye and cheap cologne into the container. . . . You now have Hibiclens at a 2% concentration - the recommended strength in almost all of the medical studies.

Buying this by he gallon instead of in 4 oz. bottles saves about $60 . as lomg as I need tis product I will keep buying it by the gallon. The company even gave me a 20% discount on my next purchase