Povidone Iodine Gel Swabstick
10 mg/mL · Gel
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Povidone Iodine Gel Swabstick
- Made by
- Dynarex Corporation
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2024-02-13
Antiseptic
- (s)
- For preparation of the skin prior to surgery
- First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
- For venipuncture skin preparation
- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- (s)
- For preparation of the skin prior to surgery
- First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
- For venipuncture skin preparation
From the official label · 2024-02-13 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- In the eyes or over large areas of the body
- Longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- Tear at notch
- Remove applicator
- Use only once As a first aid antiseptic:
- Clean affected area
- Apply 1 to 3 times daily
- May be covered with a sterile bandage
- If bandaged, let dry first For preoperative patient skin preparation:
- Clean area
- Apply to operative site prior to surgery For Venipuncture skin preparation:
- Hold the swabstick at an angle and begin scrubbing in a circular motion over a 1-inch area, directly over the venipuncture site. Continue this for a minimum of 30 seconds.
- After scrubbing for 30 seconds, and using the same applicator, begin at the venipuncture site and move gradually outward in concentric circles to form a total prepped area measuring at least 3 inches in diameter.
- Allow site to dry for approximately 30 seconds.
- If the patient bend the arm, or if prepared site is touched with the fingers or with any other non-sterile object, the complete preparation must be repeated.
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
- Deep or puncture wounds
- Animal bites
- Serious burns
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Stop and get help if
Condition persists or gets worse
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- For External Use Only Do not use
- Longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have
- Animal bites
- Stop use and
- ask a doctor if Condition persists or gets worse
- Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (800-222-1222) right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Keep away from children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (800-222-1222) right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
Other information
- Store at room temperature 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
- Avoid excessive heat
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.
What kind of medicine it is
Antiseptic
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
Demineralized Water, Disodium Phosphate Anhydrous, Glycerin, Natrozole HHR
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
and Comments? 1-888-369-2739 M-F, 9-5 EST
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Every version of this medicine (2)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
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Details
| Made by | Dynarex Corporation |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Povidone Iodine Gel Swabstick |
| Strength | 10 mg/mL |
| Form | Gel |
| Route | Topical |
| Packs | 10 BOX in 1 CASE / 50 PACKET in 1 BOX / .3 mL in 1 PACKET |
| NDC | 67777-418 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
2 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Gel2 products
10 mg/mL2
10 mg/mL · 2 companies
- Dynarex Corporation · this page
- Sion Biotext Medical Ltd
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.