Povidone Iodine

Drug Facts

Povidone-Iodine 0.5%

(0.05% available iodine)

Oral Antiseptic

For preparation of the oral mucosa prior to injection, dental surgery or tooth extraction.

Do not use this product

• for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist of doctor
• in children under 12 years of age unless directed by a dentist or doctor
• if you are allergic to povidone-iodine or any other ingredients in this product
• if you have any thyroid conditions

Symptoms do not improve in 7 days.

Irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens.

Swelling, rash or fever develops.

Get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. If iritation persists, consult a doctor.

Swallow.

Use with hydrogen peroxide.

In case more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

• Use full strength.
• Apply 10 to 20 milliliters of solution to the operative site. Instruct the patient to rinse for 30 seconds and then spit out.
• Wait 2 minutes, and apply another 10 to 20 milliliters of solution to the operative site. Instruct the patient to rinse again for 30 seconds and then spit out.
• With a standard syringe and a blunt, angulated needle, irrigate the operative site and the surrounding gingival mucosa for 1 minute with 10 to 20 milliliters of the solution. Instruct the patient to spit out the solution after the irrigation procedure.

• Store at 25°C (77°F); Excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F-86°F).
• May stain clothing or dental work.
• Avoid contact with jewelry, especially silver.

Citric acid, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccarin sodium, sodium hydroxide.

• For more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor.
• If you are allergic to povidone-iodine or any other ingredients in this product.
• If you have any thyroid conditions.

Ask a health professional before use.

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]