Betadine® Surgical Scrub

Betadine

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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

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

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:

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