| CPC A01N 25/24 (2013.01) [A01N 25/10 (2013.01); A01N 33/12 (2013.01); A01N 37/44 (2013.01); A01N 59/12 (2013.01); A01N 65/00 (2013.01); A01N 65/08 (2013.01); A61K 8/20 (2013.01); A61K 8/416 (2013.01); A61K 8/44 (2013.01); A61K 8/731 (2013.01); A61K 8/90 (2013.01); A61K 9/0014 (2013.01); A61K 9/0043 (2013.01); A61K 31/14 (2013.01); A61K 31/198 (2013.01); A61K 31/79 (2013.01); A61K 33/18 (2013.01); A61K 45/06 (2013.01); A61K 47/10 (2013.01); A61K 47/183 (2013.01); A61K 47/186 (2013.01); A61Q 17/005 (2013.01); A61K 47/34 (2013.01); A61K 47/38 (2013.01); A61K 47/44 (2013.01); Y02A 50/30 (2018.01)] | 17 Claims |
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1. A method of disinfecting skin of a subject comprising: prior to an invasive procedure,
applying directly to the skin of the subject an antiseptic composition comprising:
a first antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of I2, an iodophor, and a combination thereof, wherein the antimicrobial agent is present in an amount sufficient to provide an available iodine concentration of from about 0.25 wt-% or more to about 1.5 wt-% or less;
a second antimicrobial agent;
a nonionic or anionic surfactant;
a thickening agent comprising a nonionic cellulose derivative or nonionic copolymer, or combination thereof; and
water;
wherein:
said composition is free of any hydroxycarboxylic acid buffer and any fragrance; and
maintaining the antiseptic composition's contact on the skin during the procedure.
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