for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to

surgery. Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause

skin infection.

• use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months

of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.

• use in a well ventilated area
• maximal treatment area for one applicator is approximately

13.2 in. × 13.2 in. (1126 cm 2). Do not use 26-ml applicator

for area smaller than 8.4 in. x 8.4 in. Use a smaller

applicator instead.

• Do not use 26-ml applicator for head and neck surgery
• remove applicator 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 gentle

repeated back-and-forth strokes for 30 seconds

• moist surgical sites (e.g., inguinal fold): use gentle

repeated back-and-forth strokes for 2 minutes

• do not allow solution to pool; tuck prep towels to absorb

solution, and then remove

• 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 the applicator after a single use along with any

portion of the solution not required to cover the prep area.

It is not necessary to use the entire amount available.