Sterilising with Videne

[shearclass]

but I'll try another tonight, to see if I can avoid some P+P.

Got mine from a Tesco Pharmacy, for about £6

 

[disco_monkey79]

For those who have been able to buy this over the counter, were you able to buy just a single bottle?

I found a chemist who could order it, but would only order me a dozen bottles at a time! I've ordered some from t'internet for the time being, but would be interested to hear, for next time.

Thanks again!

 

[Good Ed]

Got mine from a Tesco Pharmacy, for about £6

Ditto, and yes single bottle

 

[Wraeccan]

Got mine from Boots. Think it was £6.94.
Only odd thing was being questioned as to why I wanted it.

The lady said that it is sometimes used for 'backstreet' purposes ?!? :shock:

 

[Duncs]

Which one to get, the Alcoholic Tincture or the Antiseptic Aqueous Solution?

The datasheet says:

Videne® Antiseptic Solution - An aqueous
antiseptic solution containing 10% w/w
Povidone-Iodine which gives 1% w/w
available iodine.

Videne® Alcoholic Tincture - An alcoholic
solution containing 10% w/w Povidone-Iodine
which gives 1% w/w available iodine.

 

[TonyH]

I knew my wife working in a pharmacy would come in helpful, videne for £3.40!!

 

[aneray]

The Antiseptic Aqueous Solution is the one that you need :thumb:

 

[unclepumble]

I knew my wife working in a pharmacy would come in helpful, videne for £3.40!!

Do you want my address for postage? I'll take one at that price :thumb:

UP

 

[TonyH]

Do you want my address for postage? I'll take one at that price :thumb:

UP

I'll ask and see if her boss will allow her to sell it at trade price to others.

 

[Hollow Legs]

Sorry to resurect this post but I am about to buy some videne from the local chemist, they say it's antiseptic solution not the stuff used in operating theatres, would the antiseptic solution be the correct one to buy?

Also does this work okay with hard water or not?

 

[TonyH]

Antiseptic solution is the correct one, don't know about hard water

 

[Hollow Legs]

Thanks TH, a step in the right direction then.

 

[Elliott 22]

Just sent them an email, asking for Free iodine levels when diluted, and if it contains any Lanoline and such like . . . appears to be similar to BTF Iodophor though so might be more than suitable

Sorry to resurrect this post but what are the dilution rates for this for sanitation?