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
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Degasa Sa De Cv. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
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
- Significantyl reduces the number of micro-organisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
Surgical hand scrub:
Warnings: For External Use Only
Do not use
- In the eyes
- Heat prior to application
- On individuals who are allergic or sensitive to Iodine
- Irritation and redness develop
- If condition persists for more than 72 hous consult a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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
- 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
Surgical hand 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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