3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic Povidone-Iodine 5 mg/mL Solution
by Solventum US LLC · 12 POUCH in 1 CARTON (17518-060-04) / 1 BOTTLE in 1 POUCH / 4 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC 17518-0060-04
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
17518-060-04
billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC
On market
Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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⚠️
Other active recalls for Povidone-iodine (different manufacturers) — 2 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class III · Aug 19, 2025 — Subpotent drug (Medline Industries, LP) · FDA recall D-0674-2025
Class II · Sep 11, 2024 — Incorrect/Undeclared Excipients: The inactive ingredients labeled on the product boxes and tubes are listed as "mineral oil , petrolatum ". The inactive ingredients in the actual product are polyethylene glycol 400 , polyethylene glycol 4000. (Zhejiang Jingwei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) · FDA recall D-0013-2025
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗
🆔 Identity & classification
FDA NDC (as labeled)
17518-060-04
Product NDC
17518-060
11-digit billing NDC
17518006004
NCPDP billing unit
EA — each (per item)
RxCUI
252965
UNII
85H0HZU99M
Application #
M003
SPL Set ID
1a94494d-7dd3-4f32-bc42-81c199fe233e
Established class (EPC)
Antiseptic
Chemical class
Iodine
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2009-07-01
Route
TOPICAL
Dosage form
SOLUTION
Substance
POVIDONE-IODINE
GCN Seq No
073944
GCN
38426
HICL code
004265
Ingredient (HICL)
Povidone-Iodine
HIC1 code
Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1)
Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code
Q5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2)
Agents Acting Principally On The Skin
HIC3 code
Q5B
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3)
Topical Preparations,Antibacterials
AHFS code
84:04.92.00
AHFS class
Local Anti-Infectives, Miscellaneous
FDB label name
SKIN AND NASAL ANTISEPTIC KIT
FDB brand name
Skin And Nasal Antiseptic
Legend status
O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 17518-060-04 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 17518-0060-04. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.
🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Antiseptic class.
Pharmacologic class
Antiseptic
Drug family (ATC)
Iodine products, Medicated dressings with antiinfectives, Medicated shampoos
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.
🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerSolventum US LLC
FDA applicationM003 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code17518
First marketedJul 2009
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio19 products on file
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Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.
🩺 Clinical
Label name SKIN AND NASAL ANTISEPTIC KIT Ingredient Povidone-Iodine
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- 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 procedur...
- What is povidone-iodine actually used for?
- 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 f...
- 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...
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.
💬 Questions about Povidone-Iodine?
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.
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UNII 8FA93U5T67
A waxy substance made from plant oils that acts as an emulsifier and thickener. It helps mix oil and water components in the medicine and gives the product a smooth texture.
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UNII 33X04XA5AT
Lactic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid derived from milk or plant sources. It lowers and maintains pH in formulations, helps preserve the product, and can enhance ingredient stability and absorption.
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UNII I6KX160QTV
A cleaning agent and surfactant derived from coconut oil. It helps reduce foam and improves the flow and mixing of powder ingredients in the formulation.
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UNII 817L1N4CKP
Malic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in fruits. It works as a buffer and flavor agent to maintain the medicine's pH balance and add tartness to the product.
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UNII 55X04QC32I
A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
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UNII F5WR8N145C
Sodium iodide is an inorganic salt containing iodine. In medications, it acts as a source of iodine and may serve as a preservative or stabilizer to help maintain product quality and shelf life.
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UNII 059QF0KO0R
Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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UNII VCQ006KQ1E
Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol derived from plants. It's used in medicines as a sweetener, bulking agent, and to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations and chewable tablets.
8 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesceteareth-25, lactic acid, lauramidopropylamine oxide, malic acid, polyquarternium-10, PPG-5-ceteth-10 phosphate, sodium hydroxide, sodium iodide, water, xylitol
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed —
ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.Inactive ingredient FAQ
Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.
💲 Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.
🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurodone Povidone Iodine 5 % Opthalmic Solution 5 mg/mL 16030-0601-05 | Aurolab | 5 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic 5 mg/mLthis 17518-0060-04 | Solventum | 12 pouches | — | — | FDA listed | — |
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.
⏳ Availability & generic status
🏛️
2009
On the market since
Jul 2009
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
17 years listed
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·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2025 (Q1-Q4)
Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Betadine (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Betadine. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Total Part D spend
$874.18
Claims incl. refills
38
Beneficiaries
28
Spend / beneficiary
$31.22
Spend / claim
$23.00
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.
🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic (this brand).
Top reported reactions
Age at onset
Reporter sex
Male · 36%
Female · 64%
Unknown · 0%
Serious outcomes
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17518-0060-04 You're viewing this | 12 POUCH in 1 CARTON (17518-060-04) / 1 BOTTLE in 1 POUCH / 4 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2009-07-01 | Active |
🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage
Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
| NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) | ✓ Available |
| Labeler | ✓ Available |
| Product & package description | ✓ Available |
| Marketing category & status | ✓ Available |
| Active ingredient / dosage form / route | ✓ Available |
| FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) | ✓ Available |
| Package photos | ✓ Available |
| Inactive ingredients (structured) | ✓ Available |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.
Questions about this listing
Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 17518-060-04, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 17518-0060-04, written without dashes as 17518006004. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 17518-0060-04, the first segment (17518) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Solventum US LLC; the middle segment (0060) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (04) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Solventum US LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Solventum US LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage
⏱️ Dosage and Administration
⚠️ Warnings
🧪 Active Ingredient
🧪 Inactive Ingredients
🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses For preparation of the skin prior to surgery Helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infections
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Open package and remove bottle and swabs Unscrew cap by turning cap counter-clockwise Skin Application: Apply to clean dry skin. Dip one swab into solution and stir vigorously for 10 seconds. Withdraw the swab slowly to avoid wiping solution off during removal.
Scrub prep site for 2 minutes working from clean to dirty using both sides of the swab. Repeat steps 2 & 3 using second swab. Allow prep solution to dry.
Do not blot. Nasal Application: Use a tissue to clean the inside of both nostrils including the inside tip of nostril. Discard.
Tilting the bottle slightly, dip one swab into solution and stir vigorously for 10 seconds. Withdraw the swab slowly to avoid wiping solution off during removal. Insert swab comfortably into one nostril and rotate for 15 seconds covering all surfaces.
Then focus on the inside tip of nostril and rotate for an additional 15 seconds. (swab 1) Using a new swab: Repeat steps 2 & 3 with the other nostril. (swab 2) Repeat the application in both nostrils using a fresh swab each time.
(swabs 3 & 4) Do not blow nose. If solution drips out of nose, it can be lightly dabbed with at tissue. Figure Figure Figure
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only. Do not use if you have a known sensitivity to iodine or any other ingredient in this product. Do not use in eyes.
If product gets into eyes, flush immediately with water. Do not use on infants less than 2 months old due to the risk of increased blood iodine levels. Stop use and ask a doctor if significant irritation, sensitization or other allergic reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient Povidone-Iodine USP, 5% (0.5% Available Iodine)
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients: ceteareth-25, lactic acid, lauramidopropylamine oxide, malic acid, polyquarternium-10, PPG-5-ceteth-10 phosphate, sodium hydroxide, sodium iodide, water, xylitol
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Antiseptic
No label section mentions that — try another word, or open the full label on DailyMed below.
Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published
NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.