Each ml of Betaiodine, 7.5% liquid soap, contains:

active ingredient: povidone iodine – 75 mg.

For a full list of excipients see section Pharmacodynamic properties.

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.

ATC Code: D08AG02

Dermatologicals/Antiseptics and Disinfectants/povidone-iodine

List of excipients

Sodium hydroxide,

citric acid,

sodium laureth sulfate,

sodium chloride,

cocamide DEA,

water purified.

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