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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
- See original label
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