Idovine 7.5%

Povidone Iodine 7.5% Solution (Surgical Scrub) is an antiseptic medicine used to prevent and treat minor wounds and skin infections. It kills sensitive organisms like bacteria, fungus, protozoa, and spores present on the skin. It is also used to sanitize skin before a surgical procedure is performed.

(7.5% povidone-iodine) Antiseptic Non-Sterile Scrub

A sudsing cleanser that contains 7.5% povidone-iodine

Uses :

·         Helps to reduce bacteria on the skin that can potentially cause infection. For preparation of the skin prior to surgery

·         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

Directions

Surgical hand scrub:

·         Wet hands with water

·         Spread about 5 mL (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 mL of scrub

Antiseptic hand wash:

·         Wet hands with water and pour about 5 mL of scrub on hands

·         Rub hands vigorously together for at least 15 seconds, covering all surfaces

·         Rinse, and dry with a disposable towel

Patient preoperative skin preparation:

·         Single use only. Single use may prevent extrinsic contamination

·         Wet skin with water

·         Apply scrub (1 mL 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