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HUMCO 1 Percent Iodine

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Humco Holding Group, Inc.
Label updated
2025-09-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
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Label information

HUMCO 1% Iodine Tincture

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

Isopropyl Alcohol 70%

Purpose

Topical antiseptic

Indications

Preoperative skin preparation. Helps to reduce skin bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.

Warnings :

Flammable:Keep away from spark, heat or flame.

Do not use with electrocautery procedures.

For external use only.

Do not use

in the eyes  

Discontinue use if irritation and redness develop. If condition persists for more than 72 hours, consult a doctor.

IF ON SKIN:Wash with plenty of soap and water.

IF IN EYES:Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If skin irritation or rash occurs of if eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

IN CASE OF FIRE:Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol resistant foam to extinguish. Store in well ventilated place. Keep cool. Dispose contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • Use only by trained personnel.
  • Clean the affected area.
  • Apply product to operative site prior to surgery.
  • When this product dries remove immediately with 70% alcohol or as directed by a physician.
Other Information

Will stain skin and clothing. Store at room temperature.

Inactive Ingredient

Iodine 1%, Potassium iodide, Purified water.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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DailyMed Set ID: 139efeef-be20-4362-a5ba-158b8fa40e0d · Version 4
NDC: 0395-1211