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Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub 75 mg/ml Solution Taj Pharma 

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub 75 mg/ml Solution

Povidone Iodine

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub 75 mg/ml Cutaneous Solution. 

  • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it
  • If you have any questions, ask your doctor or
  • This medicine has been prescribed to you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as
  • If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, stop using Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub straightaway and tell your doctor or

 

In this leaflet:

  1. What Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub is and what it is used for
  2. Before you use Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub
  3. How to use Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub
  4. Possible side effects
  5. How to store Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub
  6. Further information

1.         What Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub 75 mg/ml Cutaneous Solution is and what it is used for

Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub contains povidone iodine which kills a wide range of germs including bacteria, viruses, fungi and simple organisms. Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub is used as an antiseptic for pre- operative and post-operative treatment of skin. It is also used as a pre-operative surgical preparation.

  1. Before you use Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub 75 mg/ml Cutaneous Solution

Do not use Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub 75 mg/ml Cutaneous Solution:

  • if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to povidone iodine or any of the other ingredients
  • if you currently have or have ever had a thyroid problem, including swelling (nodular colloid goitre, endemic goitre or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), as using Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub in these circumstances can further affect the function of your thyroid
  • if you are currently having lithium therapy for depression as this type of medicine can interact with Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub to affect the function of your thyroid
  • on children under two years of

 

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub 75 mg/ml Cutaneous Solution:

  • if your skin is broken (for example, due to a burn) as using Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub in these circumstances may cause toxic levels of iodine to be absorbed into your blood
  • If you currently have or have ever had a kidney problem as using Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub in these circumstances may cause toxic levels of iodine to be absorbed into your blood

Using other medicines

Lithium (for depression) can interact with Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub to affect the function of the thyroid gland. Therefore simultaneous use should be avoided.

 

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, before you use Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you know or think you might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub or any other medicine.

Other special precautions

  • Tell your doctor if you are due to have a thyroid test, faeces (stool) test or urine test, as Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub may affect the
  • Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub can permanently discolour white gold jewellery and it is recommended that this type of jewellery should be removed before using the

3.         How to use Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub 75 mg/ml Cutaneous Solution 

For topical use on the skin only. Do NOT use Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub inside your body.

Adults, the elderly and children over 2 years of age:

For pre-operative skin disinfection by Operating Department personnel: Wet hands with water. Pour about 5ml on the palm of the hand and spread over both hands. Without adding more water, rub the Scrub throroughly for a miniumum of 2 minutes. Clean thoroughly under the fingernails. Add a little water to develop a lather, and rinse thoroughly under running water.

 

For pre-operative disinfection of patients’ skin: After the operative site is shaved, wet it with water. Apply Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub and rub thoroughly for 2 minutes with a sterile gauze wetted with water. Develop a lather and rinse off.

Must NOT be used on children under 2 years of age

IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOW ANY POVIDONE IODINE SURGICAL SCRUB SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY TAKING THE BOTTLE WITH YOU.

If you have further questions on the use of Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub ask your doctor or pharmacist before use.

4.         Possible unwanted effects

 

Like all medicines, Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub can cause unwanted effects, although these are uncommon.

Allergic-type reactions, including a rash or difficulty in breathing, have been reported uncommonly with products containing iodinated povidone (the active ingredient in Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub).

Although rare, Povidone Iodine 10% Surgical Scrub could also cause itching and burns on your skin.

Applying very large amounts of medicines containing iodinated povidone, or using such products over a long period of time, can occasionally cause thyroid disorders (symptoms of which include weight loss, increased appetite and sweating; or lack of energy and weight gain). Other effects that have been reported are increased amounts of acid in your blood (the main symptoms are shortness of breath, confusion and lethargy), and kidney failure (symptoms include difficulty in urinating, thirst and a dry mouth, and pain in one side of your back).

 

Should you suffer from any of these unwanted effects, or if you notice any unwanted effects not listed in this leaflet, stop using Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub straightaway and tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5.         How to store Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub 75 mg/ml Cutaneous Solution

 

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub after the expiry date stated on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Store below 25°C. Store in the original package to protect from light.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.

6.         Further information

 

What Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub 75 mg/ml Cutaneous Solution contains

The active substance is povidone iodine. Each ml of Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub contains 75 mg povidone iodine (equivalent to 8 mg/ml available iodine).

The other ingredients are: Sulphated nonylphenoxypoly (oxyethylene) ethanol ammonium salt, Lauric diethanolamide, Ethoxylated lanolin 50%, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium hydroxide and Purified Water.

What Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub 75 mg/ml Cutaneous Solution looks like and contents of the pack Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub is a dark-brown coloured solution and is sold in plastic (HDPE) bottles containing either 500 ml or 5 l of product. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

    1. Manufactured in India by:
      TAJ PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
      Mumbai, India
      Unit No. 214.Old Bake House,
      Maharashtra chambers of Commerce Lane,
      Fort, Mumbai – 400001
      at:Gujarat, INDIA.
      Customer Service and Product Inquiries:
      1-800-TRY-FIRST (1-800-222-434 & 1-800-222-825)
      Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST
      E-mail: tajgroup@tajpharma.com