- The Sceptre Povidone Iodine solution 10% is an aqueous solution of Povidone-Iodine
- This film-forming iodine complex, is virtually non-stinging and non-irritating to skin, wounds and mucous membrane
- It is non staining to skin and natural fabrics
- It is a multipurpose microbicidal, kills both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, particularly those encountered in skin infection such as Staphylococci, Streptococci. E. Coli, Proteus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa including those resistant to antibiotics.
- It acts rapidly and forms a uniform protective layer during pre-surgical application
- The microbicidal action of its also extends to fungi, viruses, protozoa and yeasts
- The microbicidal activity of this solution is also retained in the presence of blood, pus and serum
- Available in 500 ml bottle
- They come in a standard packing of 5 bottles per pack
- Administration:
- Apply full strength, as often as needed, as paint or wet soak
- Composition:
- Povidone Iodine IP: 10% w/v (Available Iodine: 1.0% w/v)
- Purified Water: qs
- Indication:
- Antiseptic preperation of skin and mucous membrane including vagina prior to surgery, injections and aspirations
- Post-operative disinfection of surgical wounds to prevent sepsis e.g. irrigation of surgical site in orthopaedic surgery, prophylactic painting of the umbilical stump in neonates
- Antiseptic treatment of superficial wounds and traumatic injuries including Lacerations, Abrasions. First, secong and third degree burns
- Topically to treat infections, e.g.: Eczemas, Athelete's foot and other mycotic infection oral thrush, vulvitis and topical infection associated with vaginitis
- For effective disinfection of water in bath and tanks to prevent cross infection especially in hydrotherapy. Patient bathing.
- Irrigation of body cavities to prevent and treat infection. Including: Peritonitis, Post-operative disinfection of the thoracic and peritoneal cavities