Iodine Povacrylex and Isopropyl Alcohol
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- Iodine Povacrylex and Isopropyl Alcohol
- Brand Names
- 3M DuraPrep Surgical
- Application Number
- NDA021586
- Sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
- NDC Codes
- 1
- Dosage Forms
- SOLUTION
- Routes
- TOPICAL
- Active Ingredients
- IODINE POVACRYLEX, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Indications and Usage
Uses patient preoperative skin preparation: for preparation of the skin prior to surgery helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. To reduce the risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY: solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors 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). avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Wet hair is flammable . Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. do not allow solution to pool remove solution-stained material from prep area Do not use on patients with known allergies to iodine or any other ingredients in this product on open wounds, on mucous membranes, or as a general skin cleanser in infants less than 2 months old due to the risk of excessive skin irritation and transient hypothyroidism When using this product keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, flush with cold water right away and contact a doctor. to avoid skin injury, care should be taken when removing drapes, tapes, etc…applied over film use with caution in women who are breast-feeding due to the potential for transient hypothyroidism in the nursing newborn Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition. On rare occasions, use of this product has been associated with skin blistering. Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.