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3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Solventum US LLC
Label updated
2026-04-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

Povidone-Iodine USP, 5%
(0.5% Available Iodine)

Purpose

Antiseptic

Uses
  • For preparation of the skin prior to surgery
  • Helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infections
Warnings

For external use only.

Label information

Do not use if you have a known sensitivity to iodine or any other ingredient in this product. Do not use in eyes. If product gets into eyes, flush immediately with water. Do not use on infants less than 2 months old due to the risk of increased blood iodine levels.

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if significant irritation, sensitization or other allergic reactions occur.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • Open package and remove bottle and swabs
  • Unscrew cap by turning cap counter-clockwise

Skin Application:

  1. Apply to clean dry skin.
  2. Dip one swab into solution and stir vigorously for 10 seconds. Withdraw the swab slowly to avoid wiping solution off during removal.
  3. Scrub prep site for 2 minutes working from clean to dirty using both sides of the swab.
  4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 using second swab.
  5. Allow prep solution to dry. Do not blot.

Nasal Application:

  1. Use a tissue to clean the inside of both nostrils including the inside tip of nostril. Discard.
  2. Tilting the bottle slightly, dip one swab into solution and stir vigorously for 10 seconds. Withdraw the swab slowly to avoid wiping solution off during removal.

    [Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

  3. Insert swab comfortably into one nostril and rotate for 15 seconds covering all surfaces. Then focus on the inside tip of nostril and rotate for an additional 15 seconds. (swab 1)

    [Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

  4. Using a new swab: Repeat steps 2 & 3 with the other nostril. (swab 2)
  5. Repeat the application in both nostrils using a fresh swab each time. (swabs 3 & 4)

    [Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

  6. Do not blow nose. If solution drips out of nose, it can be lightly dabbed with at tissue.
Other information

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients:

ceteareth-25, lactic acid, lauramidopropylamine oxide, malic acid, polyquarternium-10, PPG-5-ceteth-10 phosphate, sodium hydroxide, sodium iodide, water, xylitol

Questions?

Call 1 800-228-3957 (Monday to Friday 7 am to 6 pm CST) www.3M.com

Principal Display Panel – Carton

3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic

(Povidone-Iodine Solution 5% w/w (0.5% available iodine) USP)

Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation

Non-Sterile Solution

Contents:

12 pouches

Each Pouch Contains:

1 Bottle 0.14 fl oz (4 mL)

4 Sterile Swabs

Applicators Are Sterile If Swab Pouch Is Intact

Made in U.S.A. by

3M Health Care

2510 Conway Ave.

St. Paul, MN 55144

3M is a trademark of 3M

1-800-228-3957

3m.com/Medical

3M is a trademark of 3M

© 2021, 3M. All rights reserved.

34-8726-9172-9

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal Display Panel – Pouch Label

NDC 17518-060-04

Not Made With Natural Rubber Latex

Do Not Reuse

3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic

Skin and Nasal Antiseptic

(Povidone-Iodine Solution 5% w/w (0.5% available iodine) USP)

Patient Preoperative

Skin Preparation

Non-Sterile Solution

Each Pouch Contains:

1 Bottle 0.14 fl oz (4 mL)

4 Sterile Swabs

Applicators are sterile if swab pouch is intact

REF

192401

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1a94494d-7dd3-4f32-bc42-81c199fe233e · Version 10
NDC: 17518-060