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Hibistat (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) is a medication used to treat Oral Candidiasis, Periodontal Diseases, Infectious Skin Diseases, Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate · by Molnlycke Hlth

Available as a generic: Chlorhexidine Gluconate

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Key facts

Active ingredient
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Form
Solution
Strength
Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.5%
Type
Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Molnlycke Hlth
FDA application
NDA018300

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Solution

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Hibistat treat?
Hibistat (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) may be used to treat oral candidiasis, periodontal diseases, infectious skin diseases, gram-negative bacterial infections, gram-positive bacterial infections, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
Is there a coupon or discount for Hibistat?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Hibistat. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Chlorhexidine Gluconate), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Hibistat?
Hibistat is marketed by Molnlycke Hlth. You can see Molnlycke Hlth's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Hibistat a brand-name or generic drug?
Hibistat is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Chlorhexidine Gluconate are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Hibistat available over the counter?
Yes. Hibistat is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
What forms does Hibistat come in?
Hibistat is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Hibistat FDA-registered?
Hibistat is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018300. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

What people report to the FDA about CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 9,577 reports naming CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE — the active ingredient in Hibistat, and the FDA flagged 86% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:

  • fatigue2,599 reports
  • rash2,443 reports
  • joint swelling2,392 reports
  • hypersensitivity2,276 reports
  • impaired healing2,267 reports
  • folliculitis2,259 reports
  • weight increased2,252 reports
  • stomatitis2,239 reports

Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.

Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.

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