VIDENE SURGICAL SCRUB

5ml of Videne Surgical Scrub 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 Videne Surgical Scrub two or three times a day prior to the operation.

Immediately before surgery the skin should be moistened with water, Videne Surgical Scrub 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 Videne Surgical Scrub.

Neonates:

Do not use on neonates, refer to Section

In very rare instances Videne Surgical Scrub may produce skin reactions in iodine- sensitive subjects. These reactions subside on cessation of treatment. System Organ Class Very Common ( 1/10) Common ( 1/100 to < 1/10) Uncommon ( 1/1,000 to < 1/100) Rare ( 1/10,000 to < 1/1,000) Very Rare (< 1/10,000) Not known (cannot be estimated from the data available) Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Skin irritation Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.

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Care must be taken when Videne Surgical Scrub is used on known iodine- sensitive subjects, although such people do not normally react to iodinated povidone. The application of povidone-iodine to large wounds or severe burns may produce systemic adverse effects such as metabolic acidosis, hypernatraemia, and impairment of renal function.

Children and Elderly:

There are no special dosage recommendations for children or elderly patients. 4, special warnings and precautions for use. 3 Contraindications Videne Surgical Scrub must never be administered orally, and is contra- indicated in neonates, and during pregnancy and lactation.

Regular or prolonged use should be avoided in patients with thyroid disorders or those receiving lithium therapy. Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.