- For antimicrobial hand washing and surgical hand washing
- For pre-operative body washing and showering
MICROSHIELD® PVP Povidone-Iodine Surgical Handwash
Active ingredient: 7.5% w/v Povidone-Iodine
Broad spectrum antimicrobial surgical hand wash
Topical antiseptic solution
Rapid action: immediate bactericidal activity
With emollient and moisturiser
MICROSHIELD® PVP Povidone-Iodine is used for surgical hand washing and has broad spectrum activity against Gram positive, Gram negative and antibiotic resistant bacteria (including MRSA, VRE, spore forming organisms and food borne pathogens), yeast, fungi and viruses (including HIV-1, Herpes Simplex and Influenza type A)1
1 Durani P, Leaper D. Povidone-iodine: use in hand disinfection, skin preparation and antiseptic irrigation. Int Wound J 2008:5:376-387
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Instructions for use
Use undiluted.
Antimicrobial hand washing:
Deliver 3.5ml of solution onto wet hands. Wash for 30 seconds. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Surgical hand washing:
Repeat above wash for 2 minutes. Scrub. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a sterile towel.
Pre-operative body washing or showering:
Wet body. Deliver sufficient product to work up a lather. Wash as usual. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Product data
Contains Povidone-Iodine 7.5% equivalent to 0.75% w/v available Iodine.
Special advice
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND USE ONLY AS DIRECTED.
Do not mix with detergents and other chemicals.
Keep out of eyes and ears.
Keep out of reach of children.
Contraindicated in case of known hypersensitivity to Chlorhexidine.
Shall be stored below 25°C and protect from light.
Flammable. Keep away from fire or flame.
Information for ordering
| Item | Item no. |
|---|---|
| MICROSHIELD PVP Povidone Iodine Surgical Handwash 100ml | 70000711 |
| MICROSHIELD PVP Povidone Iodine Surgical Handwash 500ml | 70000712 |
