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Povidone Iodine

Dosage form
SWAB
Labeler
Sion Biotext Medical Ltd
Label updated
2024-01-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
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Active Ingredient

Povidone Iodine 10%

Purpose

Antiseptic

Uses
  • Antiseptic cleanser to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.
  • For preparation of the skin prior to surgery.
  • Helps reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infection.

Warnings

For External Use Only.

Do not use
  • In the eyes
  • As a first aid antiseptic for longer than 1 week
  • Over large areas of the body
Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • Deep or puncture wounds
  • Animal bites
  • Serious burns
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • Condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours
  • Irritation and redness develops
Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • Tear at notch
  • Remove applicator
  • Use only once

As a first aid antispetic

  • Clean affected area
  • apply 1-3 times daily
  • May be covered with a sterile bandage
  • If bandaged, let dry first.

For preoperative patient skin preparation

  • Clean area
  • Apply to operative site prior to surgery using applicator

Other Information
  • Store at room temperature
  • Avoid excessive heat
Inactive Ingredients

Nonoxynol-9, water

Principal Display Panel

100 Medium

Povidone-Iodine

Prep pads

Antispetic/Germicide

For External Use Only

Sion Biotext

Medical Ltd.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3ef9a05b-e434-4f6d-94a1-94aa6723fe8f · Version 5
NDC: 68786-140