Povidone Iodine 5% Topical Sol
Composition
Povidone Iodine IP 5% w/v
Product Features
Povidone Iodine Solution: the ready-to-use antiseptic with immediate and long-term efficacy
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Excellent antimicrobial activity
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Good dermatological compatibility
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No pre-treatment of skin.
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Easy visual identification of prepped skin areas
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Microbiological activities: bactericidal, fungicidal, tuberculocidal, virucidal & sporicidal
Indications, dosage and administration
A. Hygienic skin and mucous membrane disinfection
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Commonly applied to the skin before injections, taking blood sample, punctures and minor surgery.
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Used as undiluted paint
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Apply onto the skin areas to be disinfected until they are completely wet. Allow to take effect for one minute.
B. Pre-operative cleaning and disinfection
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Prepare the surgical site by washing with sterile Povidone Iodine Solution saturated swab.
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For septic surgery, first disinfect the site of the planned incision and then the neighboring skin areas.
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For septic operative procedures, begin disinfection at the periphery.
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The surgical site must be disinfected at least twice. Allow to take effect for at least five minutes. Incision foils may only be applied after drying.
C. Post operative wound treatment
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After the wound has been closed and any incision foil removed, clean the surface and surrounding skin areas with a sterile Povidone Iodine Solution saturated swab
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Cover the wound while the skin is stil moist or, if adhesion is necessary, after the skin has dried.
Standard packing
500 mL Photo-protected bottle