Wound Product

Diluted iodine scrub

Last Updated
19 May 2025

Quick Overview

Watered down iodine (Betadine) to a ratio of 25% iodine to 75% tap water. Scrub the legs using a silicone brush to remove skin and cellular debris. It also dries out heavily legs that have been exudating.

Maximum Wear Time

With woundcare (most likely daily for 5 days)

Exudate Management

Nil

Active Ingredient

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Product Information

HMIF / Ordering Code

531363, 504120

Categories

Ordering Description

POVIDONE IODINE 10%, SKIN ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION, 100ML (RIODINE)

Brand

Primary Complementary Dressings

Uses

  • Moderate to heavily exudating venous ulcers

Positives

  • Removes dead skin and cellular debris and slough that is hindering healing
  • Removes excess exudate from epidermis layer

Limitations

  • Can be painful for the patient

Precautions

  • Iodine allergies
  • Contact dermatitis
  • History of:
    • Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, history of Graves disease or nontoxic goiter

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