Medicine · official US FDA label
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Povidone iodée (povidone) · solution pour application
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This is a US label.
The official US FDA label for povidone (published as POVIDONE IODINE 10%), effective August 26, 2026, describes products sold in the United States. The medicine sold in DR Congo may differ in strength, form or approved uses: ask a pharmacist or a doctor.
Official US FDA label for povidone
Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. The full label on DailyMed.
Uses
Uses Health care antiseptic for preparation of the skin prior to surgery. First Aid antiseptic to help prevent the risk of skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.
Dosage
US dosage, for products sold in the United States. For a medicine bought in DR Congo, follow its box, its leaflet or your pharmacist.
Directions For preparation of the skin prior to surgery Clean the affected area Remove swab by stick Apply to the operative site prior to surgery For use as a first aid antiseptic Clean the affected area apply a small amount of this product (equal to the surface area of a fingertip) to the area 1 to 3 times daily. may be covered with a sterile bandage if bandaged let dry first
Warnings and precautions
Warnings For external Use Only Do not use in eyes over large areas of the body on individuals who are allergic or sensitive to iodine as a first aid antiseptic longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Where to find it in DR Congo
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Composition
| Substance | Strength | ATC code |
|---|---|---|
| Povidone iodée (povidone) | 10,00 g / 100 ml | — |
Sources
- ●Labels: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA (public domain). Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. DailyMed.
- ●English names of substances: RxNorm, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ●Composition: public medicines database of France (BDPM), ANSM, open licence.
Public information, for reference only: it does not replace the advice of a pharmacist or a doctor. Vimpia writes nothing about how to use a medicine and translates nothing: the label is the US FDA's, unchanged; names, composition and authorizations come from the official sources above.