L-Topical POVIDONE IODINE, 7.5% SCRUB POVIDONE IODINE AMMONIUM NONOXYNOL-4 SULFATE NONOXYNOL-9 WATER SODIUM HYDROXIDE POVIDONE-IODINE IODINE
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Packaging povidone37-1
- Packaging povidone37-1
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 and 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 and 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 hands and forearms • Without adding more water, scrub thoroughly for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes • Use a sponge if desired. Clean thoroughly under fingernails. • Add a little water and develop copious suds. Rinse thoroughly under 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, covering all 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 this product 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.
Storage & Handling
Other information • Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) • Store in original container
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