I thought the active ingredient in the original Phisohex product was Chlorhexidine--If my memory is correct.....
Is there a relationship to the current products in use containing CHG?
If so is there a cause for concern if patient has "Allergy to Phisohex"?
How should this be handled? Â
They are totally different antiseptics. Phisohex is hexachloraphene. Chloraprep and Chlorascrub is chlorhexidine gluconate. I don't think there is any connection and CHG would be acceptable for someone who is allergic to PHisohex.
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
www.hadawayassociates.com
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861