Videne Alcoholic Tincture

• Broad Spectrum Efficacy and Trusted Protection - Povidone-iodine is effective against a wide range of gram positive and gram negative bacteria, fungi and bacterial spores and reduces the risk of infection during surgical incision.

• Alcohol-based - Especially suitable where quick drying antisepsis is required.
• Skin Delineation - appropriate and enhanced visualization of the prepared area.
• Licensed Povidone-Iodine Skin Disinfection - approved for use as a pre-operative skin disinfectant by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK, providing assurance of the product's safety and efficacy.

Indications

Videne Alcoholic Tincture is a broad-spectrum antiseptic for topical application. It is indicated for quick drying pre-operative skin disinfection, particularly in orthopaedic surgery.

Posology And Method Of Administration

Videne Alcoholic Tincture is applied undiluted to the area to be incised and painted on thoroughly using a gauze swab. The solution may be allowed to dry to form a protective film or may be removed using a sterile gauze swab. There are no special dosage recommendations for children or elderly patients.

Active ingredient

• Povidone-iodine 10% w/w

Excipients

• Alkyl phenol ether sulphate (ammonium salt)
• Industrial Methylated Spirit (95%)
• Citric Acid
• Anhydrous disodium hydrogen phosphate
• Purified water

Shelf life

• 18 months
• Do not store above 25ºC