Hyclens is a Philippine healthcare and antiseptic brand specializing in chlorhexidine-based infection prevention and hygiene products. The brand is best known for its antiseptic skin cleansers, topical antiseptic solutions, wound care products, oral antiseptic gargles, and feminine hygiene products. Hyclens products are designed for use in hospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities, and home settings to help reduce the risk of bacterial contamination and infection. [1]

• Brand: Hyclens

• Industry: Healthcare / Pharmaceutical / Consumer Healthcare

• Country of origin: Philippines

• Manufacturer: Maridan Industries, Inc.

• Primary active ingredient: Chlorhexidine (mainly chlorhexidine digluconate)

• Main product categories:

• Skin antiseptics

• Surgical skin cleansers

• Wound care

• Oral antiseptic gargles

• Feminine hygiene products

• Sanitizing sprays

Hyclens focuses on products that provide broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection against bacteria commonly associated with healthcare-associated infections and everyday skin contamination. [2]

The Hyclens trademark was filed in the Philippines in 2018 by Maridan Industries, Inc. together with Jan Vincent Sollesta for pharmaceutical and antiseptic products, including antibacterial sprays, antiseptic preparations, and vaginal washes. [3]

The brand was developed as part of Maridan Industries’ expansion into infection prevention and antiseptic healthcare products. According to the company, Hyclens was among its first product lines to introduce chlorhexidine-based antiseptic products to the Philippine market. [4]

Hyclens is manufactured by Maridan Industries, Inc., a Philippine pharmaceutical manufacturer headquartered in Iloilo City.

Maridan develops and manufactures a variety of pharmaceutical, antiseptic, and healthcare products for both institutional and consumer use. The company emphasizes locally developed healthcare products while following Philippine regulatory standards. [5]

The Hyclens product line includes several antiseptic formulations registered with the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Hyclens Skin Cleanser

A 4% chlorhexidine digluconate antiseptic solution used for:

• Pre-operative skin preparation

• Surgical hand scrubbing

• Healthcare personnel hand hygiene

• General skin cleansing

• Infection prevention

This product is intended to provide persistent antimicrobial activity on the skin. [6]

Hyclens Topical Solution

A 0.2% chlorhexidine topical antiseptic solution used for:

• Minor cuts

• Abrasions

• Skin disinfection

• First aid

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Hyclens Gargle

A 0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate oral rinse indicated for reducing bacteria in the mouth and maintaining oral hygiene. It may be used under dental or healthcare guidance for gingivitis and oral care. [8]

Hyclens Wound Spray

A wound care spray intended for cleansing wounds and supporting infection prevention during wound management. It is registered in the Philippines as a medical device. [9]

Hyclens OB

An antiseptic feminine wash containing 1% chlorhexidine formulated for feminine hygiene. [10]

Hyclens Sanitizing Skin Spray

A sanitizing skin spray intended for hand and skin sanitation. [11]

Most Hyclens products use chlorhexidine, a widely used antiseptic known for broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.

Chlorhexidine is commonly used in healthcare settings because it:

• Kills a wide range of bacteria

• Continues working after application due to residual antimicrobial activity

• Is commonly used before surgery and invasive procedures

• Helps reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections

Different Hyclens products contain different concentrations depending on their intended use. [12]

Numerous Hyclens products are registered with the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including:

• Topical antiseptic solutions

• Skin cleansers

• Oral gargles

• Wound sprays

• Feminine hygiene products

Registrations classify the products as household remedies, over-the-counter medicines, or medical devices depending on formulation and intended use. [13]

Hyclens products are marketed for:

• Hospitals

• Clinics

• Healthcare professionals

• Dentists

• Home caregivers

• Families

• First-aid users

• Individuals requiring antiseptic skin care

Typical uses include:

• Surgical preparation

• Hand antisepsis

• Skin disinfection

• Wound cleansing

• Oral hygiene

• Minor injury care

• Infection prevention

• Personal hygiene

Hyclens products are manufactured in the Philippines by Maridan Industries, Inc. The company produces products that comply with Philippine FDA registration requirements for pharmaceuticals, household remedies, and medical devices. [14]

Hyclens positions itself as a healthcare-oriented antiseptic brand centered on chlorhexidine-based infection prevention. Its product range spans both professional healthcare environments and consumer home care, offering formulations for skin antisepsis, wound management, oral hygiene, and feminine hygiene. [15]

• Chlorhexidine

• Antiseptic

• Infection prevention

• Surgical hand scrub

• Wound care

• Oral antiseptic rinse

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