FDA Label for Antiseptic Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation And Surgical Hand Scrub

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Antiseptic Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation And Surgical Hand Scrub Product Label

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Active Ingredient



Povidone Iodine 7.5%


Purpose



Antiseptic


Uses



Patient preoperative skin preparation:

  • For preparation of the skin prior to surgery
  • Helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection
  • Surgical hand scrub:

    • Significantyl reduces the number of micro-organisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care

Warnings: For External Use Only



Do not use

  • In the eyes
  • Heat prior to application
  • On individuals who are allergic or sensitive to Iodine
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • Irritation and redness develop
    • If condition persists for more than 72 hous consult a doctor

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away


Directions



Patient preoperative skin preparation:

  • Clean the area
  • Apply product to the operative site prior to surgery
  • Scrub thoroughly for 5 minutes
  • Rinse off with a sterile gauze saturated with water
  • Surgical hand scrub:

    • Clean under nails with a nail pick. Nail should be maintained with a 1 millimeter free edge
    • Wet hands and forearms
    • Apply 5 millileters (teaspoonful) or palmfull to hands and forearms
    • Scub thoroughly for 5 minutes with a sterile brush
    • Paying particular attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces
    • Rinse and repeat scrub

Other Information



Store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)


Inactive Ingredients



Disodium Phosphate, Glycerin, Hidroxyethylcellulose, Monoethanolamine, Dionized Water


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