Duraprep (Topical application)

Generic name:iodine povacrylex and isopropyl alcohol (topical application route) [ EYE-oh-dine-poe-va-KRYE-lex, eye-soe-PROE-pil-AL-ka-hol ]

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 26, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Duraprep

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antibacterial

Uses for Duraprep

Iodine povacrylex and isopropyl alcohol topical is used to clean the skin before surgery and helps reduce bacteria that may cause skin infection. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin.

This medicine is available without a prescription.

Before using Duraprep

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Use in children younger than 2 months of age is not recommended because of the risk of serious skin irritation and hypothyroidism (low thyroid levels).

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of Duraprep™ in geriatric patients.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Open wounds—Should not be used in patients with this condition.

Proper use of Duraprep

You may be instructed to use this medicine at home. It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause irritation of the skin.

Duraprep™ should only be used on the skin. Do not use on open wounds or as a general skin cleanser. Do not get it in the eyes, ears, mouth, or nose. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.

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