Povidone-iodine

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# Overview
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.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- 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.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

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

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

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Povidone-iodine in pediatric patients.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

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

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

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

# Warnings
- 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.

# Adverse Reactions

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

## Postmarketing Experience
Contact dermatitis

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

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine in women of reproductive potentials and males.

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

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Topical

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

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

# Overdosage
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.

# Pharmacology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

# Images

## Drug Images

## Package and Label Display Panel

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

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

# Brand Names
- ECOLAB

# Look-Alike Drug Names
- A  B

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price