Povidone-iodine

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Povidone-iodine is an antiseptic that is FDA approved for the prophylaxis of surgical handrub, aseptic handwash. Common adverse reactions include contact dermatitis and other dermatological manifestations.

• Surgical hand scrub.

• Significantly reduces the number of micro-organisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care.

• Antiseptic hand wash.

• For handwashing to help reduce bacteria on the skin.

• Remove jewelry.
• Clean nails with an orangewood stick.
• Wet hands and forearms with water and apply 5 ml of the product.
• Wash/scrub hands and forearms for 5 minutes paying particular attention to nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces rinse thoroughly with water.
• Wet hands and forearms with water and apply 5 ml of the product.
• Wash hands and forearms for 5 minutes.
• Rinse thoroughly with water.

• Wet hands and forearms.
• Dispense a palmful of product to hands.
• Scrub hands and forearms for 20 seconds.
• Rinse thoroughly and dry.

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Povidone-iodine in adult patients.

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Povidone-iodine in adult patients.

There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Povidone-iodine in pediatric patients.

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Povidone-iodine in pediatric patients.

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Povidone-iodine in pediatric patients.

There is limited information regarding Povidone-iodine Contraindications in the drug label.

• For external use only
• Do not use in eyes
• When using this product

if in eyes, rinse promptly and thoroughly with water discontinue use if irritation and redness develop

• Stop use and ask a doctor if skin irritation and redness occurs for more than 72 hours.
• Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.

There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Povidone-iodine in the drug label.

Contact dermatitis

There is limited information regarding Povidone-iodine Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Pregnancy Category (FDA): C

• Pregnancy Category

Pregnancy Category (AUS):

• Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Povidone-iodine in women who are pregnant.

There is no FDA guidance on use of Povidone-iodine during labor and delivery.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine with respect to nursing mothers.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine with respect to pediatric patients.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine with respect to geriatric patients.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine with respect to specific gender populations.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine with respect to specific racial populations.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine in patients with renal impairment.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine in patients with hepatic impairment.

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine in women of reproductive potentials and males.

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Povidone-iodine in patients who are immunocompromised.

• Topical

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Povidone-iodine in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Povidone-iodine in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding Povidone-iodine overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

There is limited information regarding Povidone-iodine Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding Povidone-iodine Structure in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Povidone-iodine in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Povidone-iodine in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Povidone-iodine in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Povidone-iodine in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding Povidone-iodine How Supplied in the drug label.

There is limited information regarding Povidone-iodine Storage in the drug label.

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There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Povidone-iodine in the drug label.

• Alcohol-Povidone-iodine interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

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The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.