FDA-filed SPL labeling · retrieved through openFDA

Povidone-Iodine

Povidone-iodine is an antiseptic ingredient used across many products to kill germs on the skin before surgery, prevent infection in minor wounds, and prep the eye area before procedures.

Brand names OvadineBetadineDermawoundEfodineClinidine +11 more
Drug class ⓘ Antiseptic
Rx/OTC Forms 9 Routes Topical · Oral · Nasal · Vaginal +2
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Reviewed by Last reviewed Jul 10, 2026
🧬 Where this information comes from Click to expand

The clinical label records used on this page are FDA-filed Structured Product Labeling (SPL) retrieved through openFDA. We identified 190 clinical label sets within the page’s selected clinical scope after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching. Forms, routes, brands, labelers, strengths, and NDC product-record counts are built separately from matching FDA National Drug Code Directory records. The linked DailyMed document is a representative official source for verification, not the page’s only clinical source. View the linked label on DailyMed →

At a glance
Linked label effectiveJul 21, 2026
Clinical labels in scope ⓘ190
AvailabilityRx/OTC
Earliest approval/marketing year ⓘ1972
FDA-listed product records ⓘ455
Boxed warningNone found in compared labels
How we combine label and product data →
✓No current FDA shortage listed · checked Sep 22, 2026 🚨Recall on record · 3
⭐ Povidone-Iodine at a glance The quick version — the full detail is in the Patient Information Guide below.
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HelloPharmacist Editorial Team Bottom Line
Povidone-iodine is a trusted antiseptic used to kill bacteria on the skin before surgery and to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. The ophthalmic formulation (Betadine 5%) is specifically designed for prepping the eye area before procedures and should only be used in that clinical context. Always follow the directions for your specific product, never use it in eyes, ears, or mouth unless indicated, and stop use and call your doctor if irritation worsens or symptoms don't improve within 7 days.
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📖 Povidone-Iodine: Patient Information Guide

A plain-language walkthrough of Povidone-Iodine — what it treats, how it works, how it’s taken, side effects, warnings and interactions. Tap any section to expand it.

🎯What it's used for▾

Povidone-iodine is an antiseptic ingredient found in many different products used in healthcare and first aid. Here is the full range of supported uses:

  • Preoperative skin preparation: reducing bacteria on the skin before surgery to lower the risk of infection
  • Surgical hand scrub: significantly reducing microorganisms on hands and forearms before surgery or patient care
  • First-aid antiseptic: helping prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
  • Betadine 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution: prepping the area around the eye (lids, brow, cheek) and irrigating the eye surface before ophthalmic procedures
  • DermaWound Wound Care ointment: care of wounds, ulcers, pressure sores, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and indwelling catheter sites (may require healthcare professional supervision)
  • 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic: labeled for both skin and nasal antiseptic application
  • Injection, venipuncture, and phlebotomy site prep: reducing the risk of bacterial infection at procedure sites (per PHARMA CARE Pro Sterile Prep Swabstick labeling)
⚙️How it works▾

Povidone-iodine works by releasing free iodine, which destroys a wide range of bacteria and other microorganisms on contact. A clinical study with Betadine 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution showed that it reduced total bacteria on the skin by about 1,000-fold (a mean of 3 log units) within 10 minutes — far outperforming a control solution without iodine. The antibacterial effect continued to increase over the following 45 minutes, showing that the iodine complex provides lasting germ-killing activity beyond the initial application.

💊How it's taken▾

How and how often you use povidone-iodine depends entirely on the product form and purpose. It is always applied to the outside of the body — never swallowed or injected.

  • Surgical hand scrub (topical solution): applied to wet or dry hands and forearms, scrubbed for 2½ to 5 minutes depending on the specific product, then rinsed
  • Preoperative skin prep (solution or swab): applied to the surgical site before the procedure; must dry completely before any heat source is used
  • First-aid use: clean the area, apply the product, and cover with a sterile bandage if needed; do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor
  • Betadine 5% Ophthalmic Solution: used only in clinical settings by a healthcare provider to prep the eye area

Always follow the exact directions on your specific product and the guidance of your prescriber or healthcare provider.

🤒Side effects — in detail▾

Most people tolerate povidone-iodine well when used as directed, but some side effects can occur:

  • Local skin irritation or redness at the site of use
  • Skin sensitization (increased skin sensitivity with repeated exposure)
  • Allergic reaction, including rash
  • Eye sensitivity or local reaction (with the ophthalmic solution)

Stop using and contact your doctor right away if you develop swelling, a rash, fever, or if irritation or pain persists or gets worse — these can be signs of a more serious reaction.

⚠️Warnings & precautions▾
  • For external use only. If the solution enters your eyes, ears, or mouth and stays there, it can cause serious or permanent injury — rinse immediately with cold water and call a doctor.
  • The solution must be completely dry before any ignition source (cautery device, laser) is used nearby — at least 3 minutes on hairless skin, up to 1 hour in areas with hair — to reduce fire risk.
  • Do not let the solution pool on the skin; remove any wet materials from the prep area after application.
  • Do not use for spinal procedures (lumbar puncture) or in contact with the membranes around the spinal cord.
  • Do not use as a general cleanser on open wounds.
  • Use with extreme caution in premature infants or babies under 2 months of age — may cause irritation or chemical burns.
  • If swallowed, call Poison Control immediately.
  • Keep all products out of reach of children.
🔀What it interacts with▾

There are limited interactions noted on the label, but one important one to know:

  • Hydrogen peroxide: do not use povidone-iodine at the same time or on the same area as hydrogen peroxide — these should not be combined.

This is not a complete list of interactions. Always talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

📋Before taking it▾
  • Do not use if you are allergic to iodine or any other ingredient in the product.
  • Do not use if you have a thyroid condition without first checking with your doctor.
  • Avoid use in patients with known allergies to chlorhexidine gluconate or isopropyl alcohol if the product contains those ingredients.
  • Use with great care in premature infants or babies under 2 months old — risk of irritation or chemical burns.
  • Do not use for more than 7 days unless a dentist or doctor tells you to.
  • Do not use for lumbar puncture or any procedure involving contact with the membranes around the spine.
  • Do not use on open wounds as a general skin cleanser.
📡Pharmacodynamics — effects in the body▾

Povidone-iodine produces a measurable and significant reduction in bacteria on the skin. In a controlled study, Betadine 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution reduced total aerobic bacteria by an average of about 1,000-fold (3.05 log units) within 10 minutes of skin application. Compared to a control solution without iodine, it produced 1.47 times greater log reduction at 10 minutes and 1.79 times greater log reduction at 45 minutes, demonstrating that the antibacterial effect continues to grow after application.

📦How to store it▾

Store between 15-30°C (59-86°F) avoid freezing and excessive heat above 40°C(104°F)

📄 Written from Povidone-Iodine’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Every point is grounded in that labeling — nothing is invented. How we use AI →

🩺 Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Quick, plain-English answers to the questions patients ask most about Povidone-Iodine — the kind of thing our pharmacy team would talk through with you at the counter.

What is povidone-iodine actually used for? ▾
Povidone-iodine is an antiseptic — it kills bacteria on the skin. You'll find it in a lot of different products: surgical scrubs, skin prep solutions and swabs used before procedures, first-aid antiseptics for minor cuts, scrapes, and burns, and even a specialized eye-area prep solution called Betadine 5% Ophthalmic. The product you have determines what it's specifically approved for, so check the label or ask your pharmacist.
Can I use it inside my nose or eyes? ▾
The standard topical products are for external skin use only — keep them away from your eyes, ears, and mouth. That said, the 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic is specifically labeled for nasal use, and Betadine 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution is used around and on the eye surface, but only by healthcare professionals in a clinical setting. If any skin-use product accidentally gets into your eyes, rinse with cold water right away and call a doctor.
How long can I use it on a cut or wound? ▾
For first-aid use at home, you should not use povidone-iodine on a wound for more than 7 days unless a doctor or dentist tells you it's okay. If your wound isn't improving after a week, or if you notice increasing pain, redness, swelling, rash, or fever, stop using it and see a doctor. Those can be signs that something more serious is going on.
Are there any products or ingredients I shouldn't use it with? ▾
Yes — don't use povidone-iodine on the same area as hydrogen peroxide. The label specifically says not to combine them. Also, if you're allergic to iodine, you should not use any povidone-iodine product. And if you have a thyroid condition, check with your doctor before using it, since iodine can affect thyroid function.
Is it safe to use around children or babies? ▾
You need to be extra careful with very young babies. Povidone-iodine products can cause irritation or even chemical burns in premature infants or babies under 2 months of age, so they should only be used in those situations with great caution and ideally under medical supervision. For older children and adults, keep the product away from their mouth and eyes, and store it out of reach of children. If it's swallowed, call Poison Control right away.
What side effects should I watch out for? ▾
Most people use povidone-iodine without any problems. The most common issue is skin irritation, redness, or sensitivity right where you applied it. A small number of people have a local allergic reaction — particularly with the ophthalmic solution. If you notice rash, swelling, fever, or pain that's getting worse rather than better, stop using it and talk to your doctor. These can be signs of a more serious reaction that needs attention.
Is Povidone-Iodine available over the counter? ▾
Both — Povidone-Iodine is sold both over the counter and by prescription, according to its FDA labeling. Lower strengths or certain forms are often available without a prescription, while higher strengths or specialized forms still require one. Ask your pharmacist which version is right for you.
When was Povidone-Iodine first available? ▾
Povidone-Iodine has been available in the United States since at least 1972, based on FDA approval history (Drugs@FDA) and product marketing records.
Who makes Povidone-Iodine? ▾
Povidone-Iodine is supplied by 111 manufacturers listed in the FDA NDC Directory, including Changzhou Maokang Medical Products Co., Ltd, Aplicare Products, LLC, Jianerkang Medical Co., Ltd.

💬 Answers drafted from Povidone-Iodine’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Grounded in that labeling — nothing is made up. How we use AI →

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💊 How Povidone-Iodine comes

Povidone-Iodine is available in 9 forms. Different forms and brands can have different approved uses, doses, schedules, and directions. Follow the instructions for your exact product, and do not switch forms without guidance from your prescriber or pharmacist.

Topical solution

On the skin
Brands Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Scrub Betadine First Aid Antiseptic Povidone Iodine Prep Povidone Iodine Prep Pad
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Preoperative skin preparation: applied to the skin before surgery to reduce bacteria that can cause infection
  • Surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on hands and forearms before surgery or patient care
  • First-aid antiseptic: helps reduce the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
  • 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic: also labeled for nasal application to reduce bacteria inside the nostrils
Important instructions
  • Betadine (surgical hand scrub): wet hands, spread about 5 mL over both hands and forearms, scrub for 2½ to 3 minutes, add water to create lather, then rinse thoroughly; repeat with another 5 mL
  • Antiseptic Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation and Surgical Hand Scrub: for skin prep, clean the area and apply to the operative site; for hand scrub, scrub thoroughly for 5 minutes with a sterile brush, rinse, and repeat
  • 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic (skin): dip a swab, scrub the prep site for 2 minutes from clean to dirty using both sides; allow to dry — do not blot
  • Do not allow solution to pool on skin; solution must be completely dry before any ignition source (cautery, laser) is used — at least 3 minutes on hairless skin, up to 1 hour in hair
Available strengths 21 strengths
0.075 mg/mL 1 mg/10 mL 5 mg/mL 0.006 g/0.6 mL 7.5 mg/mL 10 mg/mL
Show 15 more strengths Show fewer strengths
10.34 mg/mL 11 mg/mL 50 mg/mL 75 mg/mL 0.1 g/mL 100 mg/g 100 mg/mL 0.75 g/100 g 0.75 g/100 mL 0.9 g/100 mL 1 g/100 g 1 g/100 mL 1.18 g/118 mL 7.5 g/100 g 10 g/100 g
226 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Topical cream, ointment or gel

On the skin
Brands Aplicare Povidone-Iodine First Aid Antiseptic Povidone-Iodine Prep Pad Povidone-Iodine Prep Sterile Povidone Iodine Scrub Providone-iodine Prep Pads
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • DermaWound Wound Care: applied to wounds and ulcers, including pressure sores, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and sites with indwelling catheters
  • First-aid antiseptic: helps reduce the risk of skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
  • Healthcare antiseptic: preparation of the skin prior to surgery
Important instructions
  • DermaWound Wound Care: gently clean the affected area, confirm no excessive bleeding, then apply a moderate amount directly to the wound — never wipe out the ulcer
  • DermaWound Wound Care: for deeper or tunneling wounds, pack or coat the sides with additional ointment and sterile gauze; change dressing 2 to 3 times daily or as directed by a physician
  • PHARMA CARE Pro Sterile Prep Swabstick: do not touch the applicator tip; place the foam flat side down and completely wet the treatment area; use the applicator within 2 minutes of opening
  • Use with extra care in premature infants or babies under 2 months of age — may cause irritation or chemical burns
Available strengths 22 strengths
0.05 mg/mL 0.1 mg 0.1 mg/mL 5 mg/g 7.5 mg/mL 10 mg
Show 16 more strengths Show fewer strengths
10 mg/100 mL 10 mg/g 10 mg/mL 75 mg/g 0.1 g 0.1 g/g 100 mg/g 100 mg/mL 0.12 g 0.54 g 1 g/100 g 1 g/100 mL 1.1 g/100 mL 9.43 g/100 g 10 g/100 g 12 g
176 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Skin patch

On the skin
Brands Sterile
Available strengths 2 strengths
100 mg/g 10 g/100 g
20 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Topical spray

On the skin
Brands Betadine First Aid Antiseptic
Available strengths 1 strength
5 mg/mL
7 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Oral solution

By mouth
Available strengths 2 strengths
0.05 mg/mL 0.1 mg/mL
6 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Nasal spray

In the nose
Available strengths 1 strength
1.25 mg/100 mL
4 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Douche

Vaginal
Available strengths 1 strength
4 g/133 mL
2 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Inhaler

On the skin
Available strengths 1 strength
0.05 mg/mL
2 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Eye drops

In the eye
Brands Betadine
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Betadine 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution: prepping the skin around the eye (lids, brow, and cheek) before eye procedures
  • Betadine 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution: irrigating the surface of the eye (cornea, conjunctiva, and eyelid folds) before ophthalmic procedures
Important instructions
  • Betadine 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution: check that the container is intact, then completely twist off the tab to open — do not pull it off
  • Betadine 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution: pour the entire contents into a sterile prep cup before use; the outer surface of the bottle is not sterile
  • Betadine 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution: use a sterile cotton-tipped applicator to prep lashes and lid margins, then a sterile sponge for lids, brow, and cheek in an ever-expanding circular pattern
  • Betadine 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution: while holding the lids apart, irrigate the cornea, conjunctiva, and eyelid folds with the solution
Available strengths 1 strength
5 mg/mL
1 FDA-listed product record ⓘ

📊 Povidone-Iodine across the U.S. market

How Povidone-Iodine appears in the FDA’s National Drug Code Directory — including its dosage forms, strengths, brand names, manufacturers, and FDA-listed product records. These are directory records, not sales or prescription volume.

9
Dose forms ⓘ
111
Manufacturers
40
Brand names
455
FDA-listed product records ⓘ
1972
First marketed ⓘ

FDA-listed product records by dose form (tablet variants merged) — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

Also listed with the FDA, not a patient dose form: Powder (2) · Kit (1) — bulk drug substance sold to compounders/manufacturers and multi-item kits. These aren’t counted in the dose-form total above.

Changzhou Maokang Medical Products Co., Ltd13%
Aplicare Products, LLC9%
Jianerkang Medical Co., Ltd7%
Medline Industries, LP7%
Lights Medical Manufacture Co., Ltd.6%
Dukal LLC5%
Other makers53%

Share of FDA-listed product records by manufacturer — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

📈 How widely Povidone-Iodine is used

A general measure of how commonly Povidone-Iodine is prescribed, based on Medicaid — one of the largest public drug programs. The figure below is prescriptions filled in Q1–Q4 2025, summed across every form and brand of the drug.

Think of this as a proxy for how widely Povidone-Iodine is used, drawn from freely available public data. Medicaid is just one program — these numbers don’t include Medicare, other government coverage, or commercial and cash-pay prescriptions, so real-world use is higher than what’s shown here.

3,207
Medicaid prescriptions filled (Q1–Q4 2025)
$98,244 gross Medicaid reimbursement (before mandatory rebates — net cost is lower)

How commonly is Povidone-Iodine prescribed? Of the 1,596 medications we measure, Povidone-Iodine ranks #1,114 by Medicaid prescriptions — more than 30% of them.

Where Povidone-Iodine ranks among the drugs we measure · Q1–Q4 2025 · neighbors ±5
Total prescriptions — #1,114 of 1,596
#1,109 Clemastine 3,305 Rx #1,110 Ezetimibe / Simvastati... 3,300 Rx #1,111 Chloroprocaine 3,292 Rx #1,112 Luspatercept-aamt Inje... 3,270 Rx #1,113 Asciminib 3,208 Rx #1,114 Povidone-Iodine 3,207 Rx #1,115 Anakinra 3,205 Rx #1,116 Efgartigimod alfa-fcab... 3,198 Rx #1,117 Nilotinib 3,130 Rx #1,118 Metformin / Pioglitazo... 3,108 Rx #1,119 Flurbiprofen 3,098 Rx

Utilization by Povidone-Iodine product

Pick a product to see its own Medicaid numbers. Each chip is one clinical product — a specific strength & dosage form as defined by RxNorm — with brand-name and generic versions combined.

The 100 mg/mL topical solution is the most-dispensed Povidone-Iodine product — about 59% of these Medicaid prescriptions.

povidone-iodine 100 MG/ML Topical Solution Most dispensed

1,898 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 59% of Povidone-Iodine prescriptions shown $18,994 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $10 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 5 of 153 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 312564

povidone-iodine 50 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution

1,078 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 34% of Povidone-Iodine prescriptions shown $75,034 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $70 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 1 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 312570

povidone-iodine 75 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soap

215 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 7% of Povidone-Iodine prescriptions shown $4,186 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $19 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 29 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 211747

povidone-iodine 0.1 MG/MG Topical Ointment

16 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Povidone-Iodine prescriptions shown $30 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $1.88 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 8 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 312563

Shares are of the Medicaid prescriptions shown here. Product grouping follows RxNorm (the National Library of Medicine’s drug terminology), so “one product” means one strength & dosage form regardless of manufacturer. Dollar figures are gross Medicaid reimbursement before mandatory rebates — rebates (often large, especially for brand-name drugs) are confidential, so actual net cost to Medicaid is lower than shown.

Source: Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data (CMS), aggregated by generic ingredient — summed across every NDC (all brands, strengths, salt forms and dosage forms) of Povidone-Iodine, and across all states and both fee-for-service and managed-care claims. A general popularity signal; it excludes Medicare, commercial insurance and cash prescriptions, so it is not total U.S. use. Based on the 8 of 191 listed Povidone-Iodine NDCs with Medicaid activity.

🔍 Compare Povidone-Iodine products

A representative set of FDA-listed product records for Povidone-Iodine — across manufacturers, strengths, and dosage forms, grouped by form with each product’s manufacturer and how the FDA approved it. The same medicine may be made and packaged by different companies, so a single drug can have many directory entries. (It’s also why a refill can look different — a new shape, color, or box — even though it contains the same medication.)

Showing 200 of 455 products — FDA National Drug Code Directory. See every product, package size and price: browse all 455 Povidone-Iodine NDCs →

RxNorm Concept Web — From Ingredient to Every Form and Strength

This page starts with one ingredient concept (IN). The branches below show its dose-form concepts (SCDF), then the available clinical drug and strength concepts (SCD). Combination products remain separate concepts with their own pages.

Ingredient (IN) Povidone-Iodine RxCUI 8611 13 dose forms · 29 strengths
  1. Dose form (SCDF) Douche RxCUI 374529 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 3 MG/ML RxCUI 312556 100 MG/ML RxCUI 211731
  2. Dose form (SCDF) Medicated Liquid Soap RxCUI 375596 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 75 MG/ML RxCUI 211747 100 MG/ML RxCUI 238851
  3. Dose form (SCDF) Medicated Pad RxCUI 797729 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.1 MG/MG RxCUI 1300277 10 MG/ML RxCUI 1037205 50 MG/ML RxCUI 1043488 75 MG/ML RxCUI 1037204 100 MG/ML RxCUI 797730
  4. Dose form (SCDF) Medicated Shampoo RxCUI 377512 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 40 MG/ML RxCUI 106333
  5. Dose form (SCDF) Mouthwash RxCUI 377538 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 5 MG/ML RxCUI 314935
  6. Dose form (SCDF) Nasal Spray RxCUI 2675368 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 10 MG/ML RxCUI 2675369
  7. Dose form (SCDF) Ophthalmic Solution RxCUI 374531 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 50 MG/ML RxCUI 312570
  8. Dose form (SCDF) Powder Spray RxCUI 385495 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.005 MG/MG RxCUI 153060 0.0114 MG/MG RxCUI 150951 0.025 MG/MG RxCUI 106430
  9. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Cream RxCUI 377796 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 50 MG/ML RxCUI 317146
  10. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Gel RxCUI 378082 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.1 MG/MG RxCUI 312562
  11. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Ointment RxCUI 374506 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.01 MG/MG RxCUI 198818 0.05 MG/MG RxCUI 2636534 0.1 MG/MG RxCUI 312563
  12. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Solution RxCUI 374503 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 7.5 MG/ML RxCUI 1546212 10 MG/ML RxCUI 317145 40 MG/ML RxCUI 106429 50 MG/ML RxCUI 252965 75 MG/ML RxCUI 314188 100 MG/ML RxCUI 312564
  13. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Spray RxCUI 377343 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 50 MG/ML RxCUI 238850 100 MG/ML RxCUI 617973

Look up RxCUI 8611 in the RxCUI Atlas →

RxNorm is the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s normalized drug vocabulary. Its concept hierarchy can include forms that are not currently marketed; the status on each branch compares that concept with current FDA listings. RxCUIs identify vocabulary concepts, not individual packages or manufacturers.

🏷️ Sold under these brand names

Ovadine Betadine Dermawound Efodine Clinidine Summer's Eve Medicated First Aid Antiseptic Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Scrub Povidone-Iodine Prep Sterile Povidone Iodine Prep Povidone-Iodine Prep Pad Povidone Iodine Scrub Povidone Iodine Prep Pad sterile Providone-iodine Prep Pads

🏭 Manufacturers & labelers

Changzhou Maokang Medical Products Co., Ltd 45 Aplicare Products, LLC 32 Jianerkang Medical Co., Ltd 25 Medline Industries, LP 23 Lights Medical Manufacture Co., Ltd. 19 Dukal LLC 16 Atlantis Consumer Healthcare, Inc. 16 O&m Halyard, Inc. 11 Dalian Goodwood Medical Care Ltd. 10 Avrio Health L.P. 9 McKesson Medical-Surgical 8 Cardinal Health 200, Inc 8 Henry Schein, Inc. 7 Degasa SA De CV 6 TwinMed LLC 6 Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc. 6 Titus Medical LLC 6 Honeywell Safety Products USA, Inc 6 Becton Dickinson and Company 6 Acme United Corporation 6 Mazza Healthcare, LLC 5 Yiwu Ori-Power Medtech Co.,Ltd. 5 Cardinal Health 200 LLC 4 HART Health 4

…and 16 more on the FDA NDC directory.

RxNorm drug class

Povidone-Iodine belongs to the Antiseptic class.

Pharmacologic class Antiseptic
Drug family (ATC) Iodine products, Medicated dressings with antiinfectives, Medicated shampoos

Classified by RxNorm RxClass — the U.S. National Library of Medicine's standardized drug-classification service (Established Pharmacologic Class from the FDA, the ATC drug family from the WHO, and mechanism of action). Reference only, not medical advice.

🔬 Where this comes from

Core label, product, RxNorm, safety, and utilization data on this page come from the sources identified below. AI-written, editorial, and licensed sections are labeled separately.

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FDA-filed drug labels (SPL) Uses, dosing, warnings & side effects from SPL records retrieved through openFDA; the linked representative set can be verified on DailyMed. ✓ Linked label effective Jul 21, 2026
🏭
Forms, brands & labelersAggregated from ingredient-matched FDA National Drug Code Directory product records for Povidone-Iodine.
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Real-world reportsThe FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), served through openFDA.
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Recalls & shortagesopenFDA drug-enforcement reports and the FDA drug-shortage database.
🧾 Clinical label set — FDA-filed SPL labels retained for Povidone-Iodine after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching
Clinical labels in scope
190
NDC products indexed
455
Distinct labelers/manufacturers represented
111
Linked representative label ⓘ
McKesson Medical-Surgical
Linked label effective
Jul 21, 2026
Composite sections available
9
Linked SPL Set ID
33fa233c-b43c-42d8-af37-a58f098a0d51
Linked SPL Document ID
5723cbb0-602e-0c21-e063-6394a90acfcd
Open the linked representative label on DailyMed ↗

How we combine label and product data

HelloPharmacist combines public FDA and NLM records; we don’t author the underlying clinical facts. We identified 190 FDA-filed SPL label sets within the page’s selected clinical scope after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching. The representative label is the starting point for the displayed reference monograph; the 12 largest stored in-scope SPL records, which may include that representative, are compared section by section, and the longest available version of each section is retained. Forms, routes, brands, labelers, product-listed strengths, and product-record counts are aggregated separately from ingredient-matched FDA NDC Directory records; package records listed above are associated with the linked SPL; and the normalized concept hierarchy comes from NLM RxNorm.

For canonical ingredient pages, bounded product-attributed indication and administration excerpts may be added to the AI evidence, and the generator is instructed to preserve available product, brand, route, and form qualifiers instead of treating one label as universal. Where a section is identified as AI-written, its plain-language text is generated from bounded label evidence. New draft drug pages remain in the admin review queue before first publication. McKesson Medical-Surgical is the representative DailyMed label linked for verification and dates; it is not the sole source used for the page.

This is general education, not medical advice — always consult your doctor or pharmacist about your medications and any medical condition. For the exact wording of the linked representative label, view that label on DailyMed; some displayed composite sections may come from other in-scope SPL labels. Learn how we use AI and our data sources & update cadence.