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What precaution is required before injecting Exparel liposomal bupivacaine at a site treated with povidone iodine?

Name: What precaution is required before injecting Exparel liposomal bupivacaine at a site treated with povidone iodine?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:38:59.632Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Allow the povidone iodine-treated site to dry before injecting Exparel liposomal bupivacaine, and do not allow the product to contact povidone iodine in solution.

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EXPAREL 133mgPacira Biosciences · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 2Document updated 12 January 2023

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