Drug Reference

Povidone

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OTC

Fact box

Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

FreshkoteMiniDropsMurine Dry EyesStye Soothing ReliefiVizia

Available as

0.005 ML/ML · Ophthalmic Solution6.8 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution50 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.3 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution5 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution3 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.005 MG/MG · Ophthalmic Gel6.3 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution2.5 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution0.014 ML/ML · Ophthalmic Solution27 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution1 MG/ML · Ophthalmic 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)

19 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.