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PVP Iodine

Dosage form
SWAB
Labeler
HART Health
Label updated
2025-12-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
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Active Ingredient

Povidone Iodine 10% (equivalent to 1% titratable iodine)

Purpose

Topical Antiseptic

Uses

First aid topical antiseptic to help prevent infection in:

  • minor cuts
  • scrapes
  • burns
  • abrasions
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use
  • in the eyes or over large portions of the body
  • on serious burns
  • on animal bites
  • on deep or puncture wounds
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • symptoms last more than 72 hours
  • redness, swelling, irritation or pain occurs
Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away 1-800-222-1222

Directions

Adults and children 12 years of age and over:

  • apply topically to clean affected area 1 to 3 times daily
  • when dry, may be covered with a sterile bandage
  • if gets in eyes, flush thoroughly with water

Children under 12 years of age:

  • ask a doctor
Inactive Ingredients

Citric Acid, Glyercin, Nonoxynol, Sodium Hydroxide, Water

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 06b085dd-934d-40e9-aa0d-2dd9cdccd535 · Version 8
NDC: 50332-0047