Revised: 26 August 2026
Medicines
Medsafe Product Detail |
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|---|---|---|
| File ref: TT50-10190 |
| Trade Name | Dose Form | Strength | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microshield PVP Povidone-Iodine Surgical Handwash | Topical solution | 75 mg/mL | |
| Sponsor | Application date | Regulatory status | Classification |
| Schulke New Zealand Limited P O Box 95 Auckland 1010 |
10/07/2017 | Consent given Approval date:19/07/2018 |
General sale |
Composition
| Component | Ingredient | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| topical solution | Active | |
| Povidone-iodine 7.5%{relative} (+16% overage, equivalent to iodine 0.75% w/v ) | ISP Technologies Inc Highway 95 Calvert City KY 42029 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | |
| Excipient | ||
| Ammonium nonoxynol-4-sulfate | ||
| Citric acid monohydrate | ||
| Dibasic sodium phosphate | ||
| Glycerol | ||
| Hyetellose | ||
| Fragrance ESS9090 | ||
| Lauryl pyrrolidone | ||
| Potassium iodide | ||
| Purified water | ||
| Sodium laureth sulfate |
Production
| Manufacturing step | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Finished Product Testing | Ensign Laboratories Pty Limited 490-500 Wellington Road Mulgrave VIC 3170 AUSTRALIA |
| Manufacture of Active Ingredient | ISP Technologies Inc Highway 95 Calvert City KY 42029 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| Manufacture of Final Dose Form | Ensign Laboratories Pty Limited 490-500 Wellington Road Mulgrave VIC 3170 AUSTRALIA |
| Packing | Ensign Laboratories Pty Limited 490-500 Wellington Road Mulgrave VIC 3170 AUSTRALIA |
| Secondary Packaging | Pharmacy Retailing (NZ) Ltd t/a Healthcare Logistics 58 Richard Pearse Drive Airport Oaks Mangere AUCKLAND 2022 |
| NZ Site of Product Release | Schulke New Zealand Limited Level 14, PwC Tower 188 Quay Street Auckland 1010 |
Packaging
| Package | Contents | Shelf life |
|---|---|---|
| Bag, plastic, LLDPE/LDPE | 1.5 L | 18 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C |
| Bottle, plastic, HDPE | 500 mL | 24 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C |
Indications
Broad spectrum antimicrobial surgical handwash indicated for antimicrobial handwashing, for surgical handwashing and for preoperative body washing or showering
Latest Regulatory Activity
| Application Date | Application Type | Change(s) | Status | Payment Date | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2017 | New Lower-risk Medicine Application | New lower-risk medicine | Granted | 25/07/2017 | |
| 31/08/2018 | Changed Medicine Notification | Finished product packing site - Grade 1; Administrative fee (CMN) | Granted | 10/09/2018 |
