Active Ingredients:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% w/w (equivalent to 5% v/w Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution Ph. Eur)
For use as an antiseptic and antimicrobial lubricant in obstetric and gynaecological practice.
Hibitane™ Obstetric Cream offers an effective solution in helping prevent the risk of infection in Obstetric and Gynaecological practice when an antimicrobial lubricant is required.
Hibitane™ Obstetric Cream is a chlorhexidine-based antiseptic antimicrobial lubricant licensed for use in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Chlorhexidine is effective against a wide range of Gram negative and Gram positive vegetative bacteria, yeasts, dermatophyte fungi and lipophilic viruses. It is inactive against bacterial spores except at elevated temperatures.
Hibitane™ is: Antiseptic Antimicrobial Lubricant
Infection Prevention Can Start Sooner
Use Hibitane™ Obstetric Cream for every internal examination and procedure to reduce the risk of (1):
Group B Streptococcus, & sepsis following (1,2):
- Prolonged rupture of membranes, invasive procedures, vaginal / perennial trauma
- Conditions e.g. diabetes, obesity, further increasing immunosuppression
Multiple examinations introducing organisms to the vagina (1)
Native vaginal organisms becoming pathogenic following grazes/trauma (1)
A-typical vaginal organisms entering the cervical canal during assesment (1)
Group B Strep’ being vertically transmitted from mother to neonate (1)
Infections resulting in increased recovery and longer hospital stays (1)
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FAQs
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How do you use Hibitane™ Obstetric Cream?
Apply liberally to the skin around the vulva and perineum of the patient, and to the gloved hands of the midwife or doctor.
What size pack does Hibitane™ Obstetric Cream come in?
250ml bottle with flip cap – currently available
Additional information
Hibitane™ Obstetric Cream Summary of Product Characteristics
The Summary of Product Characteristics, which may be downloaded below, is the most up to date version. Due to regulatory changes this may vary from the information on the MHRA website. If you have any queries, please contact us on +44 (0)191 375 9020.
Abbreviated prescribing information
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Patient information leaflet
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Active ingredients
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% w/w
(equivalent to 5% v/w Chlorhexidine
Gluconate Solution Ph. Eur)
Adverse Events
Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk
Adverse events should also be reported to Derma UK on +44 (0)191 375 9020.
References
- Dr McGuire, Guiding Infection Control: Essential Expectations of Your Obstetric Lubricants – https://dermauk.co.uk/resources/ (last accessed January 2026)
- A, Fayez Bakr et al, Effect of Cleansing the Birth Canal with Antiseptic Solution on Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Alexandria, American Journal of Paediatrics. July 2002, p. 379-383