Reduce the risk of infection by using Betadine Surgical Scrub. This sudsing cleanser kills fungi and bacteria on the skin, making it excellent for pre-operative use. It can be used to wash the animal's skin or it can also be used as a hand wash. Betadine is safe for cats, dogs, horses and other companion animals. Comes in a 1 gal. jug.How it Works

This product contains povidone-iodine, which is a potent antiseptic microbicide that works to kill fungi and bacteria.

Special Precautions

• Withdraw use and speak to your veterinarian or doctor if sensitivity, local irritation, or redness develop.
• Keep away from children.

Overdose Information

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Side Effects

Continued exposure to this solution can lead to irritation. In rare cases, it can cause a serious skin reaction.

Storage

Store in original container at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

Active Ingredients

Povidone-iodine

Tips

This product is useful on the surgical or procedural site of the animal, as well as the hands of the person performing the procedure or surgery.

Directions

Surgical hand scrub:

• Wet hands with water.
• Spread about 5cc (1 teaspoonful) of Scrub over both hands and forearms
• Without adding more water, scrub thoroughly for 2-1/2-3 minutes.
• Use a brush if desired. Clean thoroughly under fingernails.
• Add a little water and develop copious suds. Rinse thoroughly under running water.
• Repeat the entire procedure using another 5 cc of Scrub.

Antiseptic hand wash:

• Wet hands with water and pour about 5 cc of Scrub on hands.
• Rub hands vigorously together for at least 15 seconds, covering all surfaces.
• Rinse and dry with a disposable towel.

Pre-operative skin preparation:

• After the surgical area is clipped, wet it with water.
• Apply Scrub (1 cc is sufficient to cover an area of 20-30 square inches). Develop lather and scrub thoroughly for about 5 minutes.
• Rinse off using sterile gauze saturated with water.
• The area may then be painted with Betadine Solution Veterinary and allowed to dry