Antiseptic Surgical Scrub

Brand Names: Betasept

Drug Class: General Prescription

Overview

Antiseptic Surgical Scrub is a General Prescription medication.

Mechanism of Action

Mechanism of action not specified.

Indications

  • Uses surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease patient preoperative skin preparation: preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgery skin wound and general skin cleansing

Common Doses

  • 5 mL

Dosage

Directions use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns. Surgical hand scrub wet hands and forearms with water scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 mL of product and a wet brush, paying close attention to the nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces a seperate nail cleaner may be used rinse thoroughly wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 mL of product and rinse under running water dry thoroughly Healthcare personnel handwash wet hands with water dispense about 5 mL of priduct into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous...

Interactions

  • No major interactions listed on the FDA label. Always consult a healthcare professional.