POVIOFIX Antiseptic POVIDONE-IODINE ALCOHOL GLYCERIN POLYSORBATE 20 SODIUM CITRATE POVIDONE-IODINE IODINE
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
NATUREL For People POVIOFIX Antiseptic Solution Povidone-iodine 10% 33.8 fl oz (1.05 qt) (1 l); Product Label PovioFix
- NATUREL For People POVIOFIX Antiseptic Solution Povidone-iodine 10% 33.8 fl oz (1.05 qt) (1 l)
- Product Label PovioFix
Overview
Uses Surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of micro-organisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care. Patient preoperative skin preparation: for preparation of the skin prior to surgery. Helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection. First aid to help decrease the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Indications & Usage
Uses Surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of micro-organisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care. Patient preoperative skin preparation: for preparation of the skin prior to surgery. Helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection. First aid to help decrease the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Dosage & Administration
Directions Surgical hand scrub (for use without water): Patient preoperative skin preparation: First-aid antiseptic: clean under nails with a nail pick nails should be maintained with a 1 millimeter free edge place a ‘palmful’ (5 grams) of product in one hand spread on both hands, paying particular attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces, and rub into the skin until dry (approximately 1 to 2 minutes) place a smaller amount (2.5 grams) into one hand, spread over both hands to wrist, and rub into the skin until dry (approximately 30 seconds) clean the area apply product to the operative site prior to surgery clean the affected area. May be covered with a sterile bandage. If bandaged, let dry first. If used as a wet compress bandage lightly. Keep bandage wet with solution.
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use - in the eyes - over large areas of the body - longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor - if you are allergic to iodine Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation and redness develop. If condition persists for more than 72 hours consult a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Purpose
Purpose Antiseptic
Do Not Use
Do not use - in the eyes - over large areas of the body - longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor - if you are allergic to iodine
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation and redness develop. If condition persists for more than 72 hours consult a doctor.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage & Handling
Other information keep the product under 77°F (25°F) and away from food and children keep product sealed after opening
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