povidine iodine

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Active Ingredient                                                        Purpose

Povidone Iodine 10% w/v (9.85% w/w/)                        Antiseptic                          

Purpose:

• First aid antiseptic to help prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.
• For preparation of the skin prior to surgery.
• Helps reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infections.

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• FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
  

• As a first aid antiseptic for more than 1 week.
• In the eyes.
• Over large areas of the body.
  

• Deep puncture wounds
• Animal bites
• Serious burns
  

• If irritation and redness develop
• If condition persists for more than 72 hours, consult a physician.
  

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

Tear at notch, remove applicator, use only once.

As a first aid antiseptic

• clean affected area
• apply 1 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
  

Store at room temperature.

Avoid excessive heat

For use as an

• first aid antiseptic
  
• pre-operative skin preperation
  

Inactive ingredients: Citric acid, glycerin, polysorbate 80, sodium citrate USP, sodium phosphate dibasic, water

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