CVS Povidone-Iodine

Povidone Iodine · Liquid · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient Povidone-Iodine 10% w/v

Purpose

Purpose First aid antiseptic

Uses

Uses
• first aid antiseptic to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns

Warnings

Warnings For external use only. Do not use
• in the eyes
• longer than one week unless directed by a physician
• on individuals who are allergic or sensitive to iodine
• over large areas of the body Stop use and ask a doctor
• irritation and redness develop
• condition persists for more than 72 hours
• in case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical assistance or immediately contact a Poison Control Center.

Do not use

Do not use
• in the eyes
• longer than one week unless directed by a physician
• on individuals who are allergic or sensitive to iodine
• over large areas of the body

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor
• irritation and redness develop
• condition persists for more than 72 hours
• in case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical assistance or immediately contact a Poison Control Center.

Directions

Directions
• clean the affected area
• apply a small amount of this product on the area 1-3 times daily
• may be covered with a sterile bandage
• if bandaged, let dry first

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients citric acid, disodium phosphate, purified water

Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS Pharmacy Inc (revised Jun 24, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

CVS Povidone-Iodine NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
69842-325Povidone-iodine 100 mg/mL
Liquid
CVS PharmacyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
69842-935Povidone-iodine 10 mg/mL
Swab
CVS Pharmacy IncOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is CVS Povidone-Iodine used for?

Uses • first aid antiseptic to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns

Who makes CVS Povidone-Iodine?

CVS Povidone-Iodine is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy Inc.