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CVS Povidone Iodine

Dosage form
SWAB
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy Inc
Label updated
2026-06-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
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Active Ingredient

Povidone-Iodine 10% w/v

Purpose

First aid antiseptic

Uses
  • • first aid antiseptic to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns
Warnings

For external use only.

Do not use

  • • in the eyes
  • • longer than one week unless directed by a physician
  • • on individuals who are allergic or sensitive to iodine
  • • over large areas of the body

Stop use and ask a doctor

  • • irritation and redness develop
  • • condition persists for more than 72 hours
  • • in case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, seek medical assistance or immediately contact a Poison Control Center.

Directions
  • • clean the affected area
  • • apply a small amount of this product on the area 1-3 times daily
  • • may be covered with a sterile bandage
  • • if bandaged, let dry first
Other information
  • • protect from freezing and avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, disodium phosphate, purified water

Manufacturing Information

Distributed by:

CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 USA

Made in China

www.CVS.com

1-800-SHOP CVS

REF: CVS239100

V2 RK21LPD

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a8d754f4-a696-d0d9-e053-2a95a90a4aff · Version 7
NDC: 69842-935