Iodine povacrylex
Iodine povacrylex Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Iodine povacrylex (DuraPrep) is a surgical solution, film-forming iodophor complex that provides fast acting, persistent, broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. DuraPrep solution is indicated for use as a patient preoperative skin preparation, for the preparation of the skin prior to surgery and to help reduce bacteriathat can potentially cause skin infection.It is a broad spectrum antiseptic and can provide almost 99.9% antiseptic conditions.It is intended for local use only. Prolonged skin exposure could cause skin defatting manifested by the following signs/symptoms; localized redness, itching, drying and cracking of skin.
Microbial reduction of the skin ideally kills all skin organisms.
Trade Name | Iodine povacrylex |
Generic | Iodine povacrylex |
Iodine povacrylex Other Names | Iodine povacrylex |
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Protein binding | For local use only, no systemic absorption. |
Groups | Approved |
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Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Iodine povacrylex is an antiseptic agent used for disinfection of the skin prior to surgical procedures to prevent bacterial skin infections.
Antispetic and germicidal agent. It is indicated for use as a patient preoperative skin preparation, for the preparation of the skin prior to surgery and to help reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infection.
Iodine povacrylex is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Prophylaxis of bacterial skin infections
How Iodine povacrylex works
Killing microorganisms by denaturation of proteins in its fluid state through oxidation after penetration of the cell wall.
Toxicity
No data available; calculated acute toxicity estimate: 2,000 - 5,000 mg/kg.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Volume of Distribution
For local use only, no systemic absorption.
Elimination Route
For local use only, no systemic absorption.
Half Life
For local use only, no systemic absorption.
Clearance
For local use only, no systemic absorption.
Elimination Route
For local use only, no systemic absorption.
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