Drug Reference

Iodine

Iodine products

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OTC

Fact box

Therapeutic class
Iodine products
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

Absorbine Veterinary LinimentBarrier-DyneBovaProBovadineChoreMate One-ShotDairyland Brand Controlled Iodine Teat DipDefend IIDella SoftDermafiveEDX-1000EDX-502Eco-GardEco-PlusIo-BlendIo-ShieldIodipIodoshieldOptima PlusQuarter MateQuarterMate ConcentrateTeat-GloTriumphUdderBlendUdderdineWest Dip

Available as

17.5 MG/ML · Topical Solution30 MG/ML · Topical Solution4 MG/ML · Topical Solution25 MG/ML · Topical Solution5 MG/ML · Topical Solution2.5 MG/ML · Topical Solution4.2 MG/ML · Topical Solution1 MG/ML · Topical Solution5 MG/ML70 MG/ML · Topical Solution50 MG/ML · Oral Solution50 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.47 ML/ML · Topical Solution20 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.15 MG · Oral Tablet7.5 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.06 MG/MG · Topical Ointment10 MG/ML · Topical Solution10 MG/ML36 MG/ML · Topical Solution45 MG/ML · Topical Solution22 MG/ML · Topical Solution

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Uses First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts scrapes burns
How to use / dosing
Directions clean the affected area spray a small amount of the product on the area 1 to 3 times daily may be covered with a sterile bandage if bandaged, let dry first

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

61 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.