Pre-operative surgical scrub – after first wetting the hands and arms with water, approximately 3.5ml of Betaiodine 7.5% Liquid soap is applied and rubbed thoroughly on to these areas. A brush may be used to scrub the nails. A little water is added to develop a lather and finally this must be rinsed off with running water.
Pre-operative skin preparation – the site of incision should be washed with Betaiodine 7.5% Liquid soap two or three times a day prior to the operation. Immediately before surgery the skin should be moistened with water, Betaiodine 7.5% Liquid soap applied and rubbed thoroughly into the area for several minutes. A sterile gauze swab is used to develop a lather which must be finally rinsed off with water.
Only water should be used to dilute Betaiodine 7.5% Liquid soap.
Neonates:
Do not use on neonates, refer to Section Contraindications.
Children and Elderly:
There are no special dosage recommendations for children or elderly patients.
Renal Impairment:
Patients with renal impairment should refer to Section Special warnings and precautions for use.