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Medline

Dosage form
SWAB
Labeler
Medline Industries, LP
Label updated
2026-07-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
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Active Ingredient

Povidone-iodine USP 10%

Purpose

Antiseptic

Uses
  • for preparation of the skin prior to surgery
  • helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • if allergic to iodine
  • in the eyes

Discontinue use if

  • irritation and redness develop. If condition persists for more than 72 hours consult a doctor

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or consult a poison control center immediately.

Directions

swab locally as needed

Other Information
  • 1% w/w titratable iodine
  • not made with natural rubber latex
  • for hospital or professional use only
  • protect from freezing, avoid excessive heat
  • store product upright
Inactive ingredients

disodium phosphate, dodecamethylpentasiloxane, glycerol, hydroxyethylcellulose, nonylphenoxypoly (ethyleneoxy) ethanol-10, water

Manufacturing information

www.medline.com

©2025 Medline Industries, LP

Manufactured for Medline Industries, LP, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093 USA

1-800-MEDLINE

Made in China.

Major Change Section

Update made to Warnings

Package label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1d731a44-f16e-c249-e063-6294a90a39b8 · Version 5
NDC: 53329-125