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Iodine povacrylex

Generic Name
Iodine povacrylex
Brand Names
Duraprep
Drug Type
Small Molecule
CAS Number
845736-10-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
6E43AWY083
Background

Iodine povacrylex (DuraPrep) is a surgical solution, film-forming iodophor complex that provides fast acting, persistent, broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. DuraPrep solution is indicated for use as a patient preoperative skin preparation, for the preparation of the skin prior to surgery and to help reduce bacteria

that can potentially cause skin infection.

It is a broad spectrum antiseptic and can provide almost 99.9% antiseptic conditions.

It is intended for local use only. Prolonged skin exposure could cause skin defatting manifested by the following signs/symptoms; localized redness, itching, drying and cracking of skin.

Indication

Antispetic and germicidal agent. It is indicated for use as a patient preoperative skin preparation, for the preparation of the skin prior to surgery and to help reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infection.

Associated Therapies
Pre-operative skin preparation

Pre-operative Alcohol Skin Solutions in Fractured Extremities

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Closed Lower Extremity Fracture
Surgical Site Infection
Unplanned Fracture-Related Reoperation
Open Appendicular Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Interventions
Drug: ChloraPrep
First Posted Date
2018-05-14
Last Posted Date
2024-10-04
Lead Sponsor
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Target Recruit Count
8485
Registration Number
NCT03523962
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States

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University of Maryland, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, United States

and more 24 locations

Efficacy of Surgical Skin Preparation Solutions in Hip Arthroplasty Surgery

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Arthroplasty, Hip Replacement
Infection, Postoperative Wound
Interventions
Drug: ChloraPrep
First Posted Date
2018-01-09
Last Posted Date
2019-07-01
Lead Sponsor
Lakehead University
Target Recruit Count
105
Registration Number
NCT03393819

Compare Effect of Surgical Antiseptic Preparations on Incise Drape Adhesion to Skin

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Interventions
Drug: ChloraPrep
First Posted Date
2011-02-07
Last Posted Date
2024-10-02
Lead Sponsor
Solventum US LLC
Target Recruit Count
22
Registration Number
NCT01290978
Locations
🇺🇸

cyberDERM Clinical Studies, Broomall, Pennsylvania, United States

Evaluating the Effectiveness of 2 Surgical Skin Preparation Methods in Reducing Surgical Wound Drainage After Total Hip or Knee Replacement

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Drainage
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-04-01
Last Posted Date
2013-09-17
Lead Sponsor
Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Target Recruit Count
600
Registration Number
NCT01097135
Locations
🇺🇸

Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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