Betadine Povidone-Iodine POVIDONE-IODINE IODINE AMMONIUM NONOXYNOL-4 SULFATE NONOXYNOL-9 WATER SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Betadine 4 OZ Betadine Gallon
- Betadine 4 OZ Betadine Gallon
Overview
Uses ■ for preparation of the skin prior to surgery ■ helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection ■ for handwashing to reduce bacteria on the skin ■ significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands forearms prior to surgery or patient care
Indications & Usage
Uses ■ for preparation of the skin prior to surgery ■ helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection ■ for handwashing to reduce bacteria on the skin ■ significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands forearms prior to surgery or patient care
Dosage & Administration
Directions A. Surgical hand scrub: wet hands with water spread about 5 cc (1 teaspoonful) of Scrub over both handsand forearms without adding more water, scrub thoroughly for 2 1/2 to3 minutes use a sponge if desired. Clean thoroughly under fingernails. add a little water and develop copious suds. Rinse thoroughlyunder running water. repeat the entire procedure using another 5 cc of Scrub B. Antiseptic hand wash: wet hands with water and pour about 5 cc of Scrub on hands rub hands vigorously together for at least 15 seconds, coveringall surfaces rinse and dry with a disposable towel C. Patient pre-operative skin preparation: ■ single use only ■ wet skin with water ■ apply Scrub (1 cc is sufficient to cover an area of 20-30 square inches), develop lather and scrub thoroughly for about 5 minutes ■ rinse off using sterile gauze saturated with water ■ the area may then be painted with BETADINE Solution and allowed to dry
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use ■ in the eyes When using this product ■ prolonged exposure to wet solution may cause irritation or, rarely, severe skin reactions ■ in pre-operative prepping, avoid "pooling" beneath the patient Stop use and ask a doctor ■ if irritation and redness develop ■ in rare instances of local irritation or sensitivity Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Purpose
Purpose Antiseptic
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
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