Videne Broad Spectrum Antiseptic Solution 10% 200ml x 24

Videne Broad Spectrum Antiseptic Solution 10%

Videne Antiseptic Solution is a broad spectrum antiseptic for topical use only.

Videne Antiseptic Solution contains povid-iod as the active substance. It is used to by a doctor or nurse to disinfect skin (e.g. prior to surgery, biopsies, injections, punctures, blood taking, bladder catheterisations) or mucous membranes such as the mouth, eye, bowel and female genitals. It can also be used by a patient for self-treatment as an antiseptic treatment for wounds, superficial and limited burns and infected skin. Videne Antiseptic Solution gradually releases iodne to help destroy bacteria, fungi and some viruses.

Benefits

• Effective against a wide range of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria, fungi and bacterial spores
• Licensed by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Health Products Regulatory Agency (HPRA) providing assurance of the product's safety and efficacy
• A broad range of indications - skin, mucous membrane and wound antisepsis
• High efficacy combined with excellent tolerability - no impairment of wound healing

Therapeutic indications

For once-only use- Disinfection of intact external skin or as a mucosal antiseptic, for example prior to surgery, biopsies, injections, punctures, blood-taking and bladder catheterisations.

For repeated, time-limited use- Antiseptic wound treatment (eg, decubitus and varicose ulcers), burns, infected and superinfected dermatoses.

Posology and method of administration

Videne Antiseptic Solution is intended for topical application either undiluted or diluted. For full details refer to the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) available from the relevant licensing body.

Do not use:

• If you have hyperthyroidism (an over-active thyroid gland) or other thyroid disorders.
• If you have Duhring’s disease (a skin disease with severe itching and blistering).
• Before or immediately after radioiodne therapy.
• If you know that you are sensitive to iodinated povidone or any of the ingredients.
• For regular or prolonged periods if you are taking lithium (an anti-depressant).

Warnings and Precautions:

Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before using Videne Antiseptic Solution.

Due to the risk of hypothyroidism, consult your doctor before use:

• On infants under 6 months old.
• On elderly patients.
• If you are prone to, or have been treated in the past for hyperthyroidism or thyroid diseases.
• If you intend to use the solution for longer than 5 days or on a large area of skin.
• If you have thyroid swelling (bland multinodular goitre) In these cases, the doctor should be vigilant for early symptoms of possible hyperthyroidism for up to 3 months after therapy has been discontinued and, where necessary, thyroid function should be monitored.

Pregnancy, breast- feeding and fertility

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before use. Videne Antiseptic Solution should only be used with extreme caution if you are pregnant or breast-feeding

Active Ingredient

• 10% w/w iodinated povidone

Excipients

• Alkyl phenol ether sulphate (ammonium salt)
• Glycerol
• Citric acid
• Disodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate
• Purified water

Shelf Life

• 2 years
• Do not store above 25°C