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Povidone-Iodine
- Dosage form
- SOLUTION
- Labeler
- Medline Industries, LP
- Label updated
- 2025-10-22
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- See original label
Active ingredient
Povidone-Iodine 7.5% w/v
(equivalent to 0.75% available iodine)
Purpose
Antiseptic
Uses
- for preparation of the skin prior to surgery
- helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection
- significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
- single use when used for patient preoperative skin preparation
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- in the eyes
- if you are allergic to iodine or any of the other ingredients in the product
When using this product
- prolonged exposure to wet solution may cause irritation or, rarely, severe skin reactions
- in pre-operative prepping, avoid “pooling” beneath the patient
Stop use and ask a doctor
- if irritation and redness develop
- if condition persists for more than 72 hours
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison control center right away.
Directions
- apply topically as needed
Other information
- protect from freezing, avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredients
ammonium nonoxynol-4 sulfate, citric acid, disodium phosphate, nonoxynol-9, sodium hydroxide, water
Manufactuing Information
www.medline.com
Manufactured in USA by Medline Industries, LP,
Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093 USA.
1-800-MEDLINE
REF: MDS093947
Major Change
Update to Directions to remove "follow with application of Medline Prep Solution and allow to dry".
Package Label
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 2b95078e-2caf-7005-e054-00144ff88e88 · Version 8
NDC: 53329-938