Surgeons use it to disinfect skin prior to surgery. The 10% solution is used most often to disinfect skin, but it also comes in diluted concentrations as low as 0.3%. Common side effects seen with both povidone-iodine eye drops and skin formulations include local swelling, irritation, itching, and rash.
- Povidone-iodine, 10% (1% available iodine)
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Patient pre-operative skin preparation
- for preparation of the skin prior to surgery
- helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection
- Other information
store in original containers
store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F.