POVIDONE-IODINE
- Dosage form
- SOLUTION
- Labeler
- HART Health
- Label updated
- 2024-02-15
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- See original label
Active Ingredient
Povidone Iodine 10% (available iodine 1%)
Purpose
Topical antiseptic
Uses
First aid topical antiseptic to help prevent infection in
- minor cuts
- scrapes
- abrasions
Warnings
For external use only.
- do not get in eyes
Label information
Ask a dcotor before use if you have
- deep or puncture wounds
- serious burns
Label information
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- redness, irritation, swelling or pain persists or increases
- infection occurs
Label information
Do not use
- on animal bits
- in or near the eyes or over large portions of the body
Label information
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help immediately or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 1-800-222-1222
Directions
Adults and children 12 years of age and older:
- reverse cardboard sleeve
- crush at dot between thumb and forefinger to release fluid
- gently wipes injured area to clean and disinfect
- dispose of swab peoperly
- do not reuse swab
Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
Store at room temperaturem 59° - 86°F (15° - 30°C) away from light. Keep from freezing or excessive heat.
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, disodium phosphate, nonoxynol-9, sodium hydroxide, water.
Packaging
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 92b6a38e-c7bb-45e2-9c2a-7993ed1bac36 · Version 1
NDC: 50332-0056