As a remedy the lack of CHIRURGICAL BETADINES on the market, here is a formulation that can be prepared in a pharmacy with a medical prescription, using our ready made base:
BETADINE SURGICAL SOLUTION
– Polyvinylpyrrolidone Iodine 7,5%
– Giotto Universal Detergent to 100%.
METHOD OF PREPARATION
– Weigh the Giotto Detergent into a glass beaker and add the Polyvinylpyrrolidone Iodine under slow stirring (to avoid foam formation)
– Leave to shake for a few minutes until a homogeneous amber-coloured solution is obtained
– Check the pH. To stabilize the active substance, add a solution of sodium hydroxide 1 N, up to pH 4.5-5.
– Transfer the solution to a white or amber plastic bottle.
For more information: materie-prime@farmalabor.it