Betadine Surgical Scrub - 16 oz

Features

• (7.5% Povidone-iodine) Antiseptic non-sterile scrub
• A sudsing cleanser that contains 7.5% povidone-iodine
• Povidone-iodine, the active ingredient in betadine products, works against a wide variety of pathogens in vitro.

Uses

• Helps to reduce bacteria on the skin that can potentially cause infection. For the 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 sec, 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 min
• Rinse off using sterile gauze saturated with water
• The area may then be painted with betadine solution and allowed to dry

Specifications

• Size: 16 oz