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Povidone Iodine Solution: Package Insert / Prescribing Info

Package insert / product label
Dosage form: topical solution
Drug classes: Antiseptic and germicides, Vaginal anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 25, 2025.


Povidone-Iodine


In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or consult a poison control center immediately.



Antiseptic skin preparation

Do not use if allergic to iodine

For external use only

Ask a doctor before use if injuries are

  • deep or punture wounds
  • serious burns
Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • redness, irritation, swelling or pain persists or increases
  • infection occurs
Do not use in eyes

Avoid pooling beneath patient

Keep out of reach of children

In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or consult a poison
control center immediately.

Apply locally as needed

citric acid, disodium phosphate,

nonoxynol-9, sodium hydroxide, water

Povidone Packet image.jpgPovidone Iodine Solution

Antiseptic

POVIDONE-IODINE
povidone-iodine solution
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51688-5473
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Povidone-Iodine (UNII: 85H0HZU99M) (Povidone-Iodine - UNII:85H0HZU99M) Povidone-Iodine9.8 g in 100 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
Citric Acid Monohydrate (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)
Sodium Phosphate, DIBASIC (UNII: GR686LBA74)
Sodium Hydroxide (UNII: 55X04QC32I)
Nonoxynol-9 (UNII: 48Q180SH9T)
Water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:51688-5473-29.8 g in 1 PACKET
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart333A01/03/1984
Labeler - Smiths Medical ASD, INC (137835299)

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