Label: MEDICHOICE PVP SWABSTICKS- povidone-iodine swab

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredient

    Povidone Iodine 10% (equivalent to 1% titratable iodine)

  • Purpose

    Antiseptic

  • Use

    • Healthcare topical antiseptic for preparation of the skin prior to surgery
    • Topical first aid antiseptic to help reduce the risk of skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.
  • Warnings

    For external use only.

    Do not use

    • in the eyes
    • on individuals who are allergic or sensitive to iodine
    • over large areas of the body
    • as a first aid antiseptic longer than one week unless directed by a doctor.

    Stop use and ask a doctor

    • if irritation and redness develop
    • if condition persists or gets worse
    • infection occurs
    • deep or puncture wounds
    • animal bites
    • serious burns.

    Consult a doctor in case of

    Keep out of reach of children.

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    For preparation of the skin prior to surgery

    For use as a first aid antiseptic

    • Clean the treatment area
    • Remove swab by the stick
    • Apply to the operative site prior to surgery.
    • Clean the treatment area
    • Apply a small amount on the treatment area 1-3 times daily
    • May be covered with a sterile bandage
    • Let dry before covering.
  • Other information

    • Store at room temperature
    • Avoid excessive heat.
  • Inactive ingredients

    Citric Acid, Purified water, Sodium phosphate dibasic

  • MediChoice PVP Swabsticks (3's) (39892-0804-1)

    Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MEDICHOICE PVP SWABSTICKS 
    povidone-iodine swab
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:39892-0804
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    POVIDONE-IODINE (UNII: 85H0HZU99M) (IODINE - UNII:9679TC07X4) IODINE10 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CITRIC ACID ACETATE (UNII: DSO12WL7AU)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC (UNII: GR686LBA74)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:39892-0804-16 g in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/02/2013
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph Drug505G(a)(3)05/02/2013
    Labeler - Owens and Minor (847412269)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Lights Medical Manufacture Co., Ltd.529128649manufacture(39892-0804)
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