Medication

Use for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.

Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. use in a well ventilated area maximal treatment area for one applicator is approximately 13.2 in. × 13.2 in. (1126 cm 2). Do not use 26-ml applicator for area smaller than 8.4 in. x 8.4 in. Use a smaller applicator instead. Do not use 26-ml applicator for head and neck surgery remove applicator from package; do not touch sponge hold the applicator with the sponge down. Pinch wing 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 gentle repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use gentle repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes do not allow solution to pool; tuck prep towels to absorb solution, and then remove 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 the applicator after a single use along with any portion of the solution not required to cover the prep area. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available.

Other information store between 15-30 °C (59-86 °F) avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40 °C (104 °F)