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Povidine Iodine

OTC Topical RxCUI 797730
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Povidone-Iodine
Established class
Antiseptic
Chemical structure
Iodine
Route
Topical
Label date
2026-03-23

Indications and usage

For use as an first aid antiseptic pre-operative skin preperation

Purpose

Purpose: 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.

Dosage and administration

Directions Povidone iodine: Tear at notch, remove applicator, use only once. 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

Warnings

Section Text FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Do not use

As a first aid antiseptic for more than 1 week. In the eyes. Over large areas of the body.

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have: Deep puncture wounds Animal bites Serious burns

Stop use and ask a doctor if

If irritation and redness develop If condition persists for more than 72 hours, consult a physician.

Active ingredient (label)

Section Text Active Ingredient Purpose Povidone Iodine 10% w/v (9.85% w/w/) Antiseptic

Inactive ingredients

s Inactive ingredients: Citric acid, glycerin, polysorbate 80, sodium citrate USP, sodium phosphate dibasic, water

Keep out of reach of children

Of Children Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center.