povidone iodine prep

povidone iodine prep
SPL v6
SPL
SPL Set ID 691044eb-28bd-4bf7-9a64-a8c33db2f7b3
Route
topical
Published
Effective Date 2011-06-10
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
iodine (10 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
citric acid monohydrate water glycerin sodium citrate polysorbate 80 sodium phosphate

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
otc monograph final active Since 2002-01-03
Purpose

Purpose of povidone iodine prep 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.

Description

Active Ingredient                                  Purpose Povidone Iodine 10% v/v                        Antiseptic                          

Medication Information

Active Ingredient

Active Ingredient                                  Purpose

Povidone Iodine 10% v/v                        Antiseptic                          

Indications and Usage

For use as an

  • first aid antiseptic

  • pre-operative skin preperation

Purpose

Purpose of povidone iodine prep

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.

Description

Active Ingredient                                  Purpose Povidone Iodine 10% v/v                        Antiseptic                          

Principal Display Panel

povidone_iodine_prep

Stop Use:



  • If irritation and redness develop
  • If condition persists for more than 72 hours, consult a physician.

Warnings:
  • FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Directions:



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



Do Not Use:


  • As a first aid antiseptic for more than 1 week.
  • In the eyes.
  • Over large areas of the body.

Inactive Ingredient

Inactive Ingredient: Citric Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Tween 80, Disodium Phosphate, Water

Keep Out of Reach of Children

Keep out of reach of children.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have:



  • Deep puncture wounds
  • Animal bites
  • Serious burns

Structured Label Content

Active Ingredient (55106-9)

Active Ingredient                                  Purpose

Povidone Iodine 10% v/v                        Antiseptic                          

Indications and Usage (34067-9)

For use as an

  • first aid antiseptic

  • pre-operative skin preperation

Purpose

Purpose of povidone iodine prep

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.

Principal Display Panel

povidone_iodine_prep

Stop Use:



  • If irritation and redness develop
  • If condition persists for more than 72 hours, consult a physician.

Warnings:
  • FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Directions:



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



Do Not Use: (Do not use:)


  • As a first aid antiseptic for more than 1 week.
  • In the eyes.
  • Over large areas of the body.

Inactive Ingredient

Inactive Ingredient: Citric Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Tween 80, Disodium Phosphate, Water

Keep Out of Reach of Children (Keep Out Of Reach Of Children)

Keep out of reach of children.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center.

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have: (Ask a doctor before use if you have:)



  • Deep puncture wounds
  • Animal bites
  • Serious burns

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