3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic, Povidone Iodine
A pH-balanced, buffered povidone iodine solution with a film-forming polymer, used for patient preoperative skin and nasal antiseptic preparation.
5% available iodine USP, is designed for patient preoperative skin preparation, including nasal application as part of a broader infection prevention protocol. Its pH-balanced, buffered formulation includes a film-forming polymer that increases the persistence of the antiseptic on the skin, which supports continued antimicrobial activity for longer than a simple aqueous solution might provide.
This kind of nasal and skin antiseptic is used as part of comprehensive preoperative protocols aimed at reducing the risk of surgical site infections, particularly in procedures where nasal carriage of bacteria is a recognised risk factor. Preoperative nursing staff typically apply it in the period leading up to surgery, following the facility's established skin and nasal prep protocol.
It is stocked under a single catalog number for this formulation.
