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Povidone Iodine

Dosage form
SWAB
Labeler
TwinMed LLC
Label updated
2025-12-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
See original label
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Active Ingredient

Povidone Iodine 10%

Purpose

Antiseptic

Uses:
  • First aid to help prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
  • Patient preoperative skin preparation: Helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.

Warnings:

For external use only.

Do not use:
  • In the eyes
  • Longer than one week unless directed by a doctor
  • On individuals who are allergic or sensitive to iodine
  • Or apply over large areas of the body
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
  • Deep or puncture wounds
  • Animal bites
  • Serious wounds
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
  • Irritation and redness develops
  • 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 immediately.

Directions:

Tear at notch. Remove applicator. Discard applicator after single use.

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

Citric Acid, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80), Sodium Citrate UPS, Sodium Phosphate Dibasic, Water

Principal Display Panel

PROCURE

HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS

POVIDONE

IODINE

PREP PAD

Antiseptic

100 PADS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: fc8cb10c-4973-c0bd-e053-6394a90a6fdb · Version 3
NDC: 55681-751