Povidone-iodine
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Povidone-iodine
Antiseptic [EPC] — OPHTHALMIC
Povidone-iodine — Antiseptic [EPC]. INDICATIONS AND USAGE: BETADINE* 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution for the eye is indicated for prepping of the periocular region (lids, brow, and…
Brand names
Betadine
Active ingredients
POVIDONE-IODINE
Indications
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: BETADINE* 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution for the eye is indicated for prepping of the periocular region (lids, brow, and cheek) and irrigation of the ocular surface (cornea, conjunctiva, and palpebral fornices).
Dosage
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: While the inner surface and contents of the immediate container (i.e. bottle) are sterile, the outer surface of the bottle is not sterile. The use of the bottle in a sterile field should be avoided. BETADINE* 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution is used as follows: BETADINE* 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution is used as follows: Make sure container is intact before use. To open, COMPLETELY TWIST OFF TAB, do not pull off. Gently pour entire contents of bottle into a sterile prep cup. Saturate sterile cotton-tipped applicator to prep lashes and lid margins using one or more applicators per lid; repeat once. Saturate sterile prep sponge or other suitable material to prep lids, brow and cheek in a circular ever-expanding fashion until the entire field is covered; repeat prep three (3) times. While separating the lids, irrigate the cornea, conjunctiva and palpebral fornices with BETADINE* 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution using a sterile bulb syringe. After the BETADINE* 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution has been left in contact for two minutes, sterile saline solution in a bulb syringe should be used to flush the residual prep solution from the cornea, conjunctiva, and the palpebral fornices.
Warnings
WARNINGS: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR INTRAOCULAR INJECTION OR IRRIGATION.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not use on individuals known to be sensitive to iodine, or other components of this product.
Adverse reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Local sensitivity has been exhibited by some individuals to povidone-iodine ophthalmic solution.
Mechanism of action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: A placebo-controlled study in 38 normal volunteers yielded data for 36 subjects who showed a mean log10 reduction of 3.05 log10 units in total aerobes at 10 minutes following prepping the skin with BETADINE* 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution compared with reduction of 1.58 log10 units after prepping with vehicle free of the iodine complex. This placebo-controlled study indicates a mean log10 reduction by the iodine complex compared with the control solution of 1.47 log10 units at 10 minutes and 1.79 log10 units at 45 minutes. The base-line mean aerobic bacterial count was 7,586 organisms/cm2.
Available forms (43)
povidone-iodine 0.005 MG/MG Powder Spraypovidone-iodine 0.0114 MG/MG Powder Spraypovidone-iodine 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointmentpovidone-iodine 0.025 MG/MG Powder Spraypovidone-iodine 0.05 MG/MG Topical Ointmentpovidone-iodine 0.1 MG/MG Medicated Padpovidone-iodine 0.1 MG/MG Topical Gelpovidone-iodine 0.1 MG/MG Topical Ointmentpovidone-iodine 100 MG/ML Douchepovidone-iodine 100 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soappovidone-iodine 100 MG/ML Medicated Padpovidone-iodine 100 MG/ML Topical Solutionpovidone-iodine 100 MG/ML Topical Spraypovidone-iodine 10 MG/ML Medicated Padpovidone-iodine 10 MG/ML Nasal Spraypovidone-iodine 10 MG/ML Topical Solutionpovidone-iodine 3 MG/ML Douchepovidone-iodine 40 MG/ML Medicated Shampoopovidone-iodine 40 MG/ML Topical Solutionpovidone-iodine 50 MG/ML Medicated Padpovidone-iodine 50 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solutionpovidone-iodine 50 MG/ML Topical Creampovidone-iodine 50 MG/ML Topical Solutionpovidone-iodine 50 MG/ML Topical Spraypovidone-iodine 5 MG/ML Mouthwashpovidone-iodine 75 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soappovidone-iodine 75 MG/ML Medicated Padpovidone-iodine 7.5 MG/ML Topical Solutionpovidone-iodine 75 MG/ML Topical Solutionpovidone-iodine 0.005 MG/MG Powder Spray [Betadine]brandpovidone-iodine 0.1 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Dermawound]brandpovidone-iodine 0.1 MG/MG Topical Ointment [Efodine]brandpovidone-iodine 100 MG/ML Medicated Pad [Betadine]brandpovidone-iodine 100 MG/ML Topical Solution [Betadine]brandpovidone-iodine 100 MG/ML Topical Solution [Clinidine]brandpovidone-iodine 100 MG/ML Topical Solution [Ovadine]brandpovidone-iodine 3 MG/ML Douche [Summer's Eve Medicated]brandpovidone-iodine 50 MG/ML Ophthalmic Solution [Betadine]brandpovidone-iodine 50 MG/ML Topical Cream [Betadine]brandpovidone-iodine 50 MG/ML Topical Solution [Betadine]brandpovidone-iodine 50 MG/ML Topical Spray [Betadine]brandpovidone-iodine 5 MG/ML Mouthwash [Betadine]brandpovidone-iodine 75 MG/ML Medicated Liquid Soap [Betadine]brand
NDC examples
0065-0411
Common side effects
Source: openFDA + RxNorm · 2026
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