DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Povidone Iodine USP 7.5% w/v (equivalent to 0.75% titratable iodine)
PURPOSE
Antiseptic
USES
- Surgical hand scrub for health care professionals
- Health Care Antiseptic for preparation of the skin prior to surgery
- First Aid Antiseptic to help prevent the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns
WARNINGS
For external use only.
Do not
- use in the eyes
- apply over large areas of the body
- use on individuals who are allergic or sensitive to iodine
- use as a first aid antiseptic for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor in case of
- deep or puncture wounds
- animal bites
- serious burns
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor
- if condition persists for more than 72 hours
- if irritation and redness develop
WARNINGS SECTION
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DIRECTIONS
- clean under nails with a nail pick
- nails should be maintained with 1 millimeter free edge
- wet hands and forearms
- apply milliliter (teaspoon) or palmful to hands and forearms
- scrub thoroughly paying particular attention to nails, cuticles and interdigital spaces
- rinse and repeat scrub