(c) 2024 PillSync.com

PurPrep Dailymed

  1. Human OTC
  2. Antiseptic
  3. CareFusion 213 LLC

Generic: povidone iodine and isopropyl alcohol is used for the treatment of Burns Dermatitis Herpetiformis Hypersensitivity Leg Ulcer Radiation Injuries Skin Diseases Staphylococcal Infections Surgical Wound Infection Thyroid Diseases Vasculitis

PurPrep sponge - image

  1. FDA Adverse Reactions

Go PRO for all pill images

Otc - Active Ingredient Section


Isopropyl alcohol 72.5% w/w

Povidone-iodine 8.3% w/w (0.83% available iodine)

Otc - Purpose Section


Antiseptic

Antiseptic

Indications & Usage Section


for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.

Warnings Section


For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame.

T o reduce risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY:
  • do not use 26-mL applicator for head and neck surgery
  • solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors.
  • avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. Wet hair is flammable.
  • do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair)
  • do not allow the solution to pool
  • remove wet materials from prep area

Otc - Do Not Use Section


Do not use
  • on children less than 2 months of age because of the potential for excessive skin irritation and increased drug absorption. Daily use of iodine on newborn infants may increase blood iodine level.
  • on open skin wounds or as a general skin cleanser
  • in the eyes or for prepping mucous membranes
  • on iodine sensitive patients

Otc - When Using Section


When using this product
  • use in well ventilated area.
  • use with caution in women who are breast-feeding due to the potential for transient hypothyroidism in the nursing newborn

Otc - Stop Use Section


Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization, or allergic reaction occurs. These maybe signs of a serious condition.

Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children Section


Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Dosage & Administration Section


Directions
    • use in a well ventilated area
    • do not allow solution to pool; tuck prep towels to absorb solution, and then remove
    • remove applicator from package; do not touch sponge
    • hold the applicator with the sponge down. Pinch wings only once to activate the ampules and release the antiseptic.
    • wet the sponge by pressing and releasing the sponge against the treatment area until liquid is visible on the skin
    • completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic
    • dry surgical sites (e.g., abdomen or arm): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds
    • moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes
    • allow the solution to completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair). Do not blot or wipe away.
    • discard prepping materials, including solution soaked materials. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available

RECENT MAJOR CHANGES SECTION


Directions

use in a well ventilated area

do not allow solution to pool; tuck prep towels to absorb solution and then remove

remove aplicator from package; do not touch sponge

hold the applicator with the sponge down. Pinch wing only once to activate the ampules and release the antiseptic.

wet the sponge by pressing and releasing the sponge against the treatment area until liquid is visible on the skin

completely wet the treatment area with antiseptic

dry surgical sites (e.g. abdomen or arm): use repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds

moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use repeated bac-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes

allow the solution to completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair). Do not blot or wipe away.

discard prepping materials, including solution soaked materials. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available.

Other Safety Information

  • store between 15-30 o C (59-86 o F)
  • avoid excessive heat above 40 o C (104 o F)

Inactive Ingredient Section


Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polyethylene Glycol, USP Purified Water

Otc - Questions Section


Questions? call 1-800-523-0502 (M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST)

Package Label.principal Display Panel






DISCLAIMER:

"This tool does not provide medical advice, and is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, treatment or diagnosis. Call your doctor to receive medical advice. If you think you may have a medical emergency, please dial 911."

"Do not rely on openFDA to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. We may limit or otherwise restrict your access to the API in line with our Terms of Service."

"This product uses publicly available data from the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services; NLM is not responsible for the product and does not endorse or recommend this or any other product."

PillSync may earn a commission via links on our site