Povidone iodine (PVP-I) alcohol gel antimicrobial pre-operative skin preparation

摘要

The present invention provides antimicrobial skin-preparations useable to disinfect a surgical site for surgery. The antimicrobial skin- preparation formula includes iodine, alcohol and gel. The new pre- operative skin-preparation quickly and effectively kills microorganisms when applied to the surgical site. The skin-preparation continues to effectively inhibit microorganism growth in the applied area over an extended period of time. One gel skin-preparation according to the invention includes alcohol at 60%-90% v/v, iodine at 1.0%-15.0% w/v, and gel at 0.1%-30.0% w/v. A carrier solvent and other optional components may also be added to the formula.