Betadine® Surgical Scrub
(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.1
Uses
- Helps to reduce bacteria on the skin that can potentially cause infection. For 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 seconds, 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 minutes
- Rinse off using sterile gauze saturated with water
- The area may then be painted with Betadine solution and allowed to dry
