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povidone iodine

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Major Pharmaceuticals
Label updated
2025-04-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
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Active ingredient

Active Ingredient                                  Purpose

Povidone Iodine 10% v/v                        Antiseptic                          

Uses

  • First aid antiseptic to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.
  • Healthcare antiseptic for preparation of the skin prior to surgery.
  • Antiseptic cleanser for preparation of skin prior to an infection.
Warnings
  • FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Do not use

  • As a first aid antiseptic for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.
  • In the eyes.
  • Over large areas of the body.
  • On individuals who are allergic  or sensitive to iodine.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • Deep puncture wounds
  • Animal bites
  • Serious burns
Stop Use
  • If irritation and redness develop
  • If condition persists for more than 72 hours, consult a physician.
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

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


Directions

As a first aid antiseptic

  • clean affected area
  • apply a small amount of this product to the area1 to 3 times daily
  • may be covered with a sterile bandage, if bandaged let dry.

For preoperative patient skin preparation

  • clean area
  • apply to operative site prior to surgery using the applicator
Inactive Ingredient
  • citric acid
  • glycerin
  • sodium citrate
  • tween 80
  • disodium phosphate
  • purified Water
효능·용도

For use as an

  • first aid antiseptic
  • pre-operative skin preperation
Principal Display Panel

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1e5aed0c-bd51-4ac8-9877-71bf18050dfd · Version 10
NDC: 0904-1103