PurPrep
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Isopropyl alcohol 72.5% w/w
Povidone-iodine 8.3% w/w (0.83% available iodine)
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Antiseptic
Antiseptic
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.
WARNINGS SECTION
For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame.
T o reduce risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY:
- do not use 26-mL applicator for head and neck surgery
- solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors.
- avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. Wet hair is flammable.
- do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair)
- do not allow the solution to pool
- remove wet materials from prep area
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use
- on children less than 2 months of age because of the potential for excessive skin irritation and increased drug absorption. Daily use of iodine on newborn infants may increase blood iodine level.
- on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser
- in the eyes or for prepping mucous membranes
- on iodine sensitive patients
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product
- use in well ventilated area.
- use with caution in women who are breast-feeding due to the potential for transient hypothyroidism in the nursing newborn
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These maybe signs of a serious condition.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
- use in a well ventilated areado not allow solution to pool; tuck prep towels to absorb solution, and then removeremove applicator from package; do not touch spongehold the applicator with the sponge down. Pinch wings only once to activate the ampules and release the antiseptic. wet the sponge by pressing and releasing the sponge against the treatment area until liquid is visible on the skincompletely wet the treatment area with antisepticdry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes allow the solution to completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair). Do not blot or wipe away. discard prepping materials, including solution soaked materials. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available
RECENT MAJOR CHANGES SECTION
Directions
use in a well ventilated area
do not allow solution to pool; tuck prep towels to absorb solution and then remove
remove aplicator from package; do not touch sponge
hold the applicator with the sponge down. Pinch wing only once to activate the ampules and release the antiseptic.
wet the sponge by pressing and releasing the sponge against the treatment area until liquid is visible on the skin
completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic
dry surgical sites (e.g. abdomen or arm): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds
moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use repeated bac-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes
allow the solution to completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair). Do not blot or wipe away.
discard prepping materials, including solution soaked materials. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available.
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
- store between 15-30 o C (59-86 o F)
- avoid excessive heat above 40 o C (104 o F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polyethylene Glycol, USP Purified Water
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions? call 1-800-523-0502 (M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST)