Povidone-lodine 10% Solution of 20ml, 100ml & 1 litre

Business Unit: Human

Medicine Type: Liquid

Generic Name: Povidone-lodine 10% Solution of 20ml, 100ml & 1 litre

Therapeutic Class: Iodine compounds (Anti-septic Preparations)

Indication: Povidone Iodine is a complex of iodine and an organic polymer, povidone. This polymerization makes Povidone Iodine superior to ordinary elemental iodine. It prolongs the germicidal activity of iodine by liberating elemental iodine slowly. Consequently it has a lower toxicity than elemental iodine. It gives rapid microbicidal activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. For the prevention and treatment of surface infections as well as to degerm the skin, mucous membrane and hyperalimentation procedures For seborrhea For preoperative and postoperative scrubbing and washing of hospital operating room and equipments For preoperative prepping of operative site, including the vagina For disinfection of wounds, burns, lacerations and abrasions As a prophylactic anti-infective agent in house, hospital & office procedures Postoperative application to incisions to help prevent infection In oral moniliasis (thrush); bacterial and mycotic skin infections, decubitus & stasis ulcers As a preoperative swab in the mouth & throat

Dosage & Administration: Solution: Apply full strength as often as needed as paint, spray, or wet soak. Maybe bandaged (where necessary).Surgical Scrub: For Preoperative and Postoperative washing by Operating Personnel: Wet hands and forearms with water. Pour about 5 mL of Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub on the palm of the hand and spread over both hands and forearms. Without adding more water, rub the Scrub thoroughly over all areas for about five minutes. Use a brush if desired. Clean thoroughly under fingernails. Add a little water and develop copious suds. Rinse thoroughly under running water. Complete the wash by scrubbing with another 5 mL of Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub in the same way. For Preoperative use on Patients: After the skin area is shaved, wet it with water. Apply Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub (1 mL is sufficient to cover an area of 20-30 square inches), develop lather and scrub thoroughly for about five minutes. Rinse off by aid of sterile gauze saturated with water. For use in the Physician's Office: Use for washing whenever a germicidal soap is required.

Preparation: Polydin 10% Solution 1L: Each plastic bottle contains 1L Polydin 10% Solution. Polydin 10% SoIution 100 ml: Each amber color PET bottle contains 100 ml Polydin 10% Solution. Polydin 10% Solution 20 ml: Each box contains 12 plastic bottles and each bottle contains 20 ml Polydin 10% Solution.