povidone iodine

Active Ingredient                                  Purpose

Povidone Iodine 10% v/v                        Antiseptic                          

Purpose of povidone iodine prep

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.

Inactive Ingredient: Citric Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Tween 80, Disodium Phosphate, Water

• 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.

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
  

For use as an

• first aid antiseptic
  
• pre-operative skin preperation
  

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