Povidone Iodine And Isopropyl Alcohol
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Purprep
- Brand Names
- Purprep
- Drug Class
- Antiseptic [EPC]
- Route
- TOPICAL
- Dosage Form
- SPONGE
- Product Type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
What Is Povidone Iodine And Isopropyl Alcohol Used For?
Use for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection. Use for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.
Dosage and Administration
Directions use in a well ventilated area do not allow solution to pool; tuck prep towels to absorb solution, and then remove remove applicator from package; do not touch sponge hold the applicator with the sponge down. Pinch wings only once to activate the ampule and release the antiseptic. wet the sponge by pressing and releasing the sponge against the treatment area until liquid is visible on the skin completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes allow the solution to completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair). Do not blot or wipe away. discard prepping materials, including solution soaked materials. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available. Directions use in a well ventilated area do not allow solution to pool; tuck prep towels to absorb solution, and then remove remove applicator from package; do not touch sponge hold the applicator with the sponge down. Pinch wings only once to activate the ampules and release the antiseptic. wet the sponge by pressing and releasing the sponge against the treatment area until liquid is visible on the skin completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes allow the solution to completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair). Do not blot or wipe away. discard prepping materials, including solution soaked materials. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available.
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. To reduce risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY: solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. Wet hair is flammable. do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair) do not allow the solution to pool remove wet materials from prep area Warnings For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. T o reduce risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY: do not use 26-mL applicator for head and neck surgery solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors . avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. Wet hair is flammable . do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair) do not allow the solution to pool remove wet materials from prep area
About This Information
This drug information is sourced from FDA-approved labeling via the openFDA database. It is intended for educational and reference purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making decisions about medication. Drug information may be updated by the FDA; check with your pharmacist for the most current information.
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