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Povidone-Iodine

OTC Oral RxCUI 314935
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Povidone-Iodine
Established class
Antiseptic
Chemical structure
Iodine
Route
Oral
Label date
2026-01-21

Indications and usage

Uses For the temporary relief of occasional sore throat

Purpose

Antiseptic Uses For the temporary relief of occasional sore throat

Dosage and administration

Directions DO NOT SWALLOW Adults andchildren 12 years and older: Gargle with 10 ml full strength for 30 seconds, then spitout Use only with dosing cup provided Use up to 4 times daily Children under 12: Do not use.

Warnings

SoreThroat Warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throataccompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious.Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administerto children under 3 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Do not use this product for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor if you are allergic to povidone-iodine or any other ingredientsin this product if you have any thyroid conditions When using this product do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughlywith water. If irritation persists, consult a doctor do not swallow do not use with hydrogen peroxide Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash, or fever develops

Do not use

this product for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor if you are allergic to povidone-iodine or any other ingredientsin this product if you have any thyroid conditions

When using this product

this product do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughlywith water. If irritation persists, consult a doctor do not swallow do not use with hydrogen peroxide

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash, or fever develops

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case more than used for gargling is accidentally swallowed, getmedical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active ingredient (label)

Drug Facts Active ingredient Povidone-iodine, 0.5%(0.05% available iodine)

Inactive ingredients

s citric acid,flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium,sodium hydroxide

Storage and handling

Other information store at 25⁰C (77⁰F); excursions permitted between 15⁰-30⁰C(59⁰-86⁰F) may stain clothing or dental work avoid contact with jewelry, especially silver

Keep out of reach of children

of children. In case more than used for gargling is accidentally swallowed, getmedical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.