Overview
- Active ingredient
- Povidone-Iodine
- Established class
- Antiseptic
- Chemical structure
- Iodine
- Route
- Topical
- Label date
- 2025-01-06
Indications and usage
USE For preparation of the skin prior to surgery Helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection
INDIACATIONS AND USAGE Prolonged exposure to wet solution may cause irritation or, rarely, severe skin reactions In pre-operative prepping, avoid “pooling” beneath the patient
Purpose
Antiseptic
Dosage and administration
Dose Clean the area and apply product to the operative site prior to surgery. The solution can be used to irrigate the cornea and conjunctiva with a sterile bulb syringe prior to surgery. After the solution has been left in contact for two minutes flush the residual prep solution using a sterile saline solution.
Warnings
For External use only
Do not use
If you are allergic to povidone-iodine or any other ingredients in this preparation In the eyes
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs and lasts for 72 hours. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Active ingredient (label)
Povidone Iodine IP 5% w/v.
Inactive ingredients
Citric acid Disodium hydrogen O- phosphate, Potassium iodate Glycerin Purified water
Keep out of reach of children
OF CHILDREN If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.