Formulary

13.11.4 Iodine

First Line
Second Line
Specialist
Hospital Only
Povidone-iodine
  • Alcoholic solution 10% (£8.61 = 500ml)
  • Antiseptic solution 10% (£8.61 = 500ml)
  • Surgical scrub solution 7.5% (£8.61 = 500ml)

Notes

  1. Regular use of iodine compounds must be avoided on patients with thyroid disease or those receiving lithium therapy. It may also interfere with thyroid function tests.