3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic

3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is POVIDONE-IODINE. It is labelled by Solventum US LLC taken by topical and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 17518-060, application M003, label effective 20260422. It is one of 58 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient POVIDONE-IODINE. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing POVIDONE-IODINE are most often described in connection with: skin prior, surgery helps, reduce bacteria. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Uses For preparation of the skin prior to surgery Helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infections

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 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.

FDA lists 58 drug label records with POVIDONE-IODINE as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

1 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.

What is 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic used for?
Uses For preparation of the skin prior to surgery Helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infections

Who makes 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic?
Solventum US LLC is the labeler of record for 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic. 58 FDA label records share the active ingredient POVIDONE-IODINE, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic come in?
administered by topical. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing POVIDONE-IODINE?
Yes. 58 FDA drug label records list POVIDONE-IODINE as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic been recalled?
1 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.