Label: PROFEND NASAL DECOLONIZATION- povidone iodine usp, 10% w/w swab

  • NDC Code(s): 10819-3888-1, 10819-3888-2, 10819-3888-3
  • Packager: Professional Disposables International, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Label Information

Updated February 5, 2024

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  • Active Ingredient

    Povidone-Iodine USP 10% w/w (equivalent to 1.0% titratable iodine)

  • Purpose

    Antiseptic

  • Uses

    • Antiseptic for preparation of skin
    • Helps reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infection
    • A broad spectrum antiseptic for topical application for preparation of skin prior to surgery
  • Warnings

    For external use only

    Do not use

    • in the eyes or mouth
    • on individuals who are allergic or sensitive to iodine
    • over large areas of the body

    Stop use and ask doctor if irritation and redness develop or if condition persists for more than 72 hours.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • Deep or puncture wounds
    • animal bites
    • serious burns
  • Keep out of reach of children.

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

  • Directions

    For nasal application:

    Step 1: Use tissue to clean inside of both nostrils, including inside tips of nostrils. Discard tissue.

    Using total of four swabsticks, perform Steps 2-6 two times for right nostril and two times for left nostril.

    Step 2: Hold applicator tube between thumb and forefinger at blue band with tube in vertical position with tip/handle up. With the other hand, place thumb and forefinger at base of handle (“thumb-to-thumb”).

    Step 3: Bend and snap open along break line.

    Step 4: Bend and snap in opposite direction to disconnect swabstick.

    Step 5: Remove swabstick from tube. Discard tube.

    Step 6: Insert swabstick comfortably into one nostril. For a total of 15 seconds, rotate swabstick around circumference of nostril and then rotate in the anterior nares for a minimum of 6 complete revolutions with slight pressure, covering all surfaces. Discard swabstick.

    Note: Do not blow nose. If solution drips, gently wipe with a tissue.

  • Other information

    • For hospital and professional use
    • Store at room temperature (15-29 oC; 59-84 oF)
    • Avoid excessive heat
  • Inactive Ingredients

    Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide

  • Questions?

    call 1-800-999-6423 (M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST)

  • Principal Display Panel

    Profend

    Nasal Decolonization Kit

    Povidone-Iodine USP, 10% w/w

    Antiseptic

    Non-sterile solution

    Swabstick

    swabstick

    box

    box

    carton

    carton

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PROFEND NASAL DECOLONIZATION 
    povidone iodine usp, 10% w/w swab
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:10819-3888
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    POVIDONE-IODINE (UNII: 85H0HZU99M) (IODINE - UNII:9679TC07X4) IODINE10 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:10819-3888-312 in 1 CARTON02/16/2018
    1NDC:10819-3888-24 in 1 BOX
    1NDC:10819-3888-10.75 mL in 1 TUBE, WITH APPLICATOR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph Drug505G(a)(3)02/16/2018
    Labeler - Professional Disposables International, Inc. (800777117)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Professional Disposables International, Inc.800777117manufacture(10819-3888)