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.