Drug Reference
Povidone-iodine
Antiseptics
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Antiseptics
- Action class
- Antiseptic
- Chemical class
- Iodine
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
BetadineClinidineDermawoundEfodineOvadineSummer's Eve Medicated
Available as
75 MG/ML10 MG/ML50 MG/ML0.725 ML/ML · Topical Solution40 MG/ML40 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.025 MG/MG · Powder0.1 MG/MG0.0114 MG/MG · Powder0.005 MG/MG · Powder7.5 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.01 MG/MG · Topical Ointment100 MG/ML50 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.05 MG/MG · Topical Ointment10 MG/ML · Nasal Spray3 MG/ML0.1 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.1 MG/MG · Topical Ointment100 MG/ML · Topical Solution50 MG/ML · Ophthalmic Solution75 MG/ML · Topical Solution5 MG/ML10 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)
- POVIDONE-IODINE SOLUTION [CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER]
- MEDLINE (POVIDONE-IODINE) SWAB [MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP]
- MCKESSON PVP PREP SOLUTION (POVIDONE-IODINE) LIQUID [MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL]
- PVP SCRUB SOLUTION (POVIDONE IODINE) SOLUTION [MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL INC.]
- SINOL-V VIRAL DEFENSE - NASAL CLEANSER (CAPSICUM ANNUUM) SPRAY [SINOL USA, INC.]
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.