Povidone-Iodine is a medicine sold in the U.S. under 6 brand and generic names, for burns, leg ulcer and radiation injuries. Below: what the FDA label says, every product that contains it, what the pills look like, and its recall record.
From the FDA label for Betadine (application NDA018634). Other povidone-iodine products — different forms, different strengths — are dosed differently. Follow the label for the one you were prescribed.
While the inner surface and contents of the immediate container (i.e. bottle) are sterile, the outer surface of the bottle is not sterile. The use of the bottle in a sterile field should be avoided. BETADINE* 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution is used as follows: BETADINE* 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution is used as follows: Make sure container is intact before use. To open, COMPLETELY TWIST OFF TAB, do not pull off. Gently pour entire contents of bottle into a sterile prep cup. Saturate sterile cotton-tipped applicator to prep lashes and lid margins using one or more applicators per lid; repeat once. Saturate sterile prep sponge or other suitable material to prep lids, brow and cheek in a circular ever-expanding fashion until the entire field is covered; repeat prep three (3) times. While separating the lids, irrigate the cornea, conjunctiva and palpebral fornices with BETADINE* 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution using a sterile bulb syringe. After the BETADINE* 5% Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution has been left in contact for two minutes, sterile saline solution in a bulb syringe should be used to flush the residual prep solution from the cornea, conjunctiva, and the palpebral fornices.
Local sensitivity has been exhibited by some individuals to povidone-iodine ophthalmic solution.
Do not use on individuals known to be sensitive to iodine, or other components of this product.
Same active ingredient — different manufacturer, form, price and FDA recall record. That last one is what our independent score measures.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Solution | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Sponge | Generic | $0 | View → |
From the FDA Enforcement database. A recall covers specific lots — not the drug as a whole.
Sources: FDA openFDA drug label, National Drug Code Directory, and Enforcement (recall) database. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice. Dosing is set by your prescriber.
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Sponge | Generic | $0 | View → |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Sponge | Generic | $0 | View → |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Sponge | Generic | $0 | View → |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Over-the-counter | Liquid | Generic | $0 | View → |