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Povidone Iodine Prep

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Sion Biotext Medical Ltd
Label updated
2025-06-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
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Active ingredient

Povidone-Iodine 10% (equivalent to 1% titrable Iodine)

Purpose

Antiseptic

Uses
  • First Aid for minor cuts, scrapes, and burns (helps prevent infection)
  • Preoperative skin prep (reduces bacteria)

Warning

For external use only.

Do Not Use:
  • In eyes
  • More than week (unless advised by a doctor)
  • On those allergic/senstiive to iodine
  • Over large body areas
Ask a doctor before use if:
  • Deep or puncure wounds.
  • Animal Bites
  • Serious wounds
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
  • Irritation or redness appears
  • Condition lasts more than 72 hours
Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately

Directions

As a first aid antiseptic:

  • Clean affected area
  • Apply a fingertip-sized amount 1-3 tmes daily
  • Cover with a sterile bandage if desired (allow to dry first)

For preoperative patient skin preparation:

  • Clean area
  • Apply before surgery
  • Let dry at least 2 minutes before draping
  • Remove soiled underdrapes
  • Avoid pooling
Other Information
  • Store at room temperature 20-25° C (68-77°F)
  • Avoid excessive heat
  • Not made with natural rubber latex
Inactive Ingredients

Citric acid, dibasic sodium phosphate, glycerin, polysorbate 80 (tween 80), sodium citrate, water.

Principal Display Panel

NDC 68786-010-89

SIONBIOTEXT

Prep Solution Topical Antiseptic Microbicide

10% POVIDONE IODINE

NET CONTENT

3 fl.oz. (89 ml)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC 68786-010-08

SIONBIOTEXT

Prep Solution Topical Antiseptic Microbicide

10% POVIDONE IODINE

NET CONTENT

8 Fl.oz. (236 ml)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 34769116-2520-f862-e063-6394a90a5949 · Version 2
NDC: 68786-010