Chlorhexidine can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction that may be life-threatening. Get emergency medical help if you have: hives, severe skin rash; wheezing, difficult breathing; cold sweats, severe dizziness; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Hibiclens if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use  Hibiclens if you have any allergies to food, dyes, animals, or medicines.
It is not known whether Hibiclens will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether chlorhexidine topical passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Be very careful when using Hibiclens on a child younger than 2 months old. This medicine may cause severe irritation or chemical burns on a very young child.
