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Povidone-iodine

First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts scrapes burns

Drug FactsLabel updated 2025-01-02

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Drug facts

Used for
  • Health-care antiseptic preparation of the skin prior to surgery.
  • First aid antiseptic to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

What it is used for

  • Health-care antiseptic preparation of the skin prior to surgery.
  • First aid antiseptic to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

Side effects, and when to stop

  • conditions persists or gets worse
  • irritation and redness develop and persists for more than 72 hours

Warnings

For external use only

Keeping it away from children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active Ingredient

Povidone-Iodine, 10% (equivalent to 1% available Iodine)

Do not

  • use in the eyes
  • use as a first aid antiseptic Longer than one week
  • use on individuals who are allergic or sensitive to iodine
  • use on deep or puncture wounds
  • use on animal bites
  • use on serious burns
  • apply over Large areas of the body

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Povidone-iodine; [reviewed 2026 Aug 3; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/povidone-iodine

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 3). Povidone-iodine. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/povidone-iodine

AMA 11th

Povidone-iodine. sofidex. Reviewed August 3, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/povidone-iodine

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