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Sodium iodide
First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Selected manufacturer label information, organised into consistent sections by Sofidex. Read the full label at DailyMed ↗
While you are taking it
- do not use in eyes.
If contact occurs flush with large amounts of water while lifting upper and lower lids
- Do not apply over large areas of the body
Side effects, and when to stop
the condition persists or gets worse
Do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
What to say before you start
- deep or puncture wounds
- animal bites
- serious burns
More about this medicine
Iodine Tincture USP 2%
First Aid Antiseptic
For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire and flame
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. (1-800-222-1222)
Clearn the affected area
apply a small amount to the affected area 1 to 3 times daily. May be covered with sterile bandage. If bandaged let dry first.
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Sodium iodide; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/sodium-iodide
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 2). Sodium iodide. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/sodium-iodide
- AMA 11th
Sodium iodide. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/sodium-iodide
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