Povidone Iodine Scrub

Povidone Iodine Scrub is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is POVIDONE-IODINE. It is labelled by Jianerkang Medical Co., Ltd taken by topical and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 34645-5502, application M003, label effective 20231023. 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: health-care antiseptic, skin prior, surgery first, help prevent, infection minor, cuts scrapes. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Use Health-care antiseptic for preparation of the skin prior to surgery First aid antiseptic to help prevent the risk of skin infection in minor cuts,scrapes,and burns.

Directions For preparation of the skin prior to surgery clean the affected area remove swab by stick apply to the operative site prior to surgery. For use as a first aid antiseptic clean the affected area apply a small amount of this product on the area 1-3 times daily may be covered with a sterile bandage if bandaged,let dry first.

Warnings For external use only. Do not use in the eyes use on individuals who are allergic or sensitive to iodine apply over large areas of the body use as a first aid antiseptic longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Discontinue use if irritation and redness develop. Consult a doctor in case of deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns. Stop use and consult a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse. 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.

What is Povidone Iodine Scrub used for?
Use Health-care antiseptic for preparation of the skin prior to surgery First aid antiseptic to help prevent the risk of skin infection in minor cuts,scrapes,and burns.

Who makes Povidone Iodine Scrub?
Jianerkang Medical Co., Ltd is the labeler of record for Povidone Iodine Scrub. 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 Povidone Iodine Scrub 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 Povidone Iodine Scrub 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 Povidone Iodine Scrub been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

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.