Active Ingredient

Povidone-Iodine 10%

Purpose

Antiseptic

Use(s)

• For preparation of the skin prior to surgery

• First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns

• For venipuncture skin preparation

Warnings

For External Use Only

Directions

• Tear at notch • Remove applicator • Use only once

As a first aid antiseptic:

• Clean affected area

• Apply 1 to 3 times daily

• May be covered with a sterile bandage

• If bandaged, let dry first

For preoperative patient skin preparation:

• Clean area

• Apply to operative site prior to surgery

For Venipuncture skin preparation:

• Hold the swabstick at an angle and begin scrubbing in a circular motion over a 1-inch area, directly over the venipuncture site. Continue this for a minimum of 30 seconds.

• After scrubbing for 30 seconds, and using the same applicator, begin at the venipuncture site and move gradually outward in concentric circles to form a total prepped area measuring at least 3 inches in diameter.

• Allow site to dry for approximately 30 seconds.

• If the patient bend the arm, or if prepared site is touched with the fingers or with any other non-sterile object, the complete preparation must be repeated.

Other Information

• Store at room temperature 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)

• Avoid excessive heat

Inactive Ingredients

Demineralized Water, Disodium Phosphate Anhydrous, Glycerin, Natrozole HHR

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Label

1209 Povidone-Iodine Gel Swabstick