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3M™ Skin and Nasal Antiseptic

Manufacturer
Solventum US LLC | 3M Company | BASF | Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC
Effective date
2026-04-22
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
10
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:54:47

Label at a glance#

Product3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic
Active ingredientPovidone-Iodine
Label structure11 sections

Indications and uses

For preparation of the skin prior to surgery Helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infections

Dosage and administration

Open package and remove bottle and swabs Unscrew cap by turning cap counter-clockwise Skin Application: Apply to clean dry skin. Dip one swab into solution and stir vigorously for 10 seconds. Withdraw the swab slowly to avoid wiping solution off during removal. Scrub prep site for 2 minutes working from clean to dirty using both sides of the swab. Repeat steps 2 & 3 using second swab. Allow prep solution to dry. D...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Povidone-Iodine USP, 5%
(0.5% Available Iodine)

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antiseptic

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • For preparation of the skin prior to surgery
  • Helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infections

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only.

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use if you have a known sensitivity to iodine or any other ingredient in this product. Do not use in eyes. If product gets into eyes, flush immediately with water. Do not use on infants less than 2 months old due to the risk of increased blood iodine levels.

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Stop use and ask a doctor if significant irritation, sensitization or other allergic reactions occur.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • Open package and remove bottle and swabs
  • Unscrew cap by turning cap counter-clockwise

Skin Application:

  1. Apply to clean dry skin.
  2. Dip one swab into solution and stir vigorously for 10 seconds. Withdraw the swab slowly to avoid wiping solution off during removal.
  3. Scrub prep site for 2 minutes working from clean to dirty using both sides of the swab.
  4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 using second swab.
  5. Allow prep solution to dry. Do not blot.

Nasal Application:

  1. Use a tissue to clean the inside of both nostrils including the inside tip of nostril. Discard.
  2. Tilting the bottle slightly, dip one swab into solution and stir vigorously for 10 seconds. Withdraw the swab slowly to avoid wiping solution off during removal.

    FigureFigure

  3. Insert swab comfortably into one nostril and rotate for 15 seconds covering all surfaces. Then focus on the inside tip of nostril and rotate for an additional 15 seconds. (swab 1)

    FigureFigure

  4. Using a new swab: Repeat steps 2 & 3 with the other nostril. (swab 2)
  5. Repeat the application in both nostrils using a fresh swab each time. (swabs 3 & 4)

    FigureFigure

  6. Do not blow nose. If solution drips out of nose, it can be lightly dabbed with at tissue.

Other information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients:

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

ceteareth-25, lactic acid, lauramidopropylamine oxide, malic acid, polyquarternium-10, PPG-5-ceteth-10 phosphate, sodium hydroxide, sodium iodide, water, xylitol

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1 800-228-3957 (Monday to Friday 7 am to 6 pm CST) www.3M.com

Principal Display Panel – Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic

(Povidone-Iodine Solution 5% w/w (0.5% available iodine) USP)

Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation

Non-Sterile Solution

Contents:

12 pouches

Each Pouch Contains:

1 Bottle 0.14 fl oz (4 mL)

4 Sterile Swabs

Applicators Are Sterile If Swab Pouch Is Intact

Made in U.S.A. by

3M Health Care

2510 Conway Ave.

St. Paul, MN 55144

3M is a trademark of 3M

1-800-228-3957

3m.com/Medical

3M is a trademark of 3M

© 2021, 3M. All rights reserved.

34-8726-9172-9

Principal Display Panel – CartonPrincipal Display Panel – Carton

Principal Display Panel – Pouch Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 17518-060-04

Not Made With Natural Rubber Latex

Do Not Reuse

3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic

Skin and Nasal Antiseptic

(Povidone-Iodine Solution 5% w/w (0.5% available iodine) USP)

Patient Preoperative

Skin Preparation

Non-Sterile Solution

Each Pouch Contains:

1 Bottle 0.14 fl oz (4 mL)

4 Sterile Swabs

Applicators are sterile if swab pouch is intact

REF

192401

Principal Display Panel – Pouch LabelPrincipal Display Panel – Pouch Label

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
252965povidone-iodine 5 % Topical SolutionPSN10
252965povidone-iodine 50 MG/ML Topical SolutionSCD10
252965povidone-iodine 5 % (titratable iodine 0.5 % ) Topical SolutionSY10

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
ResourceCode typeValueEquivalent identifiersSource image
BarcodeCode 128(01)00707387785277GTIN-14: 00707387785277
GTIN-12: 707387785277
UPC-A: 707387785277
EAN-13: 0707387785277
GTIN storage (14 digits): 00707387785277		ski00-0007-05.jpg

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Product concept, Relation, Version table
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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
17518-060-043M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic1 in 1 POUCHSOLUTION110
17518-060-043M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic12 in 1 CARTONSOLUTION1210

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
17518-060-04EA - Each17518-06087da09da-00f8-4da0-aca0-5f3802b38dbc12024-04-05

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
Povidone-IodineACTIVE INGREDIENT85H0HZU99M2
IodineACTIVE MOIETY9679TC07X42
lactic acidINACTIVE INGREDIENT33X04XA5AT2
Lauramidopropylamine OxideINACTIVE INGREDIENTI6KX160QTV2
malic acidINACTIVE INGREDIENT817L1N4CKP2
sodium hydroxideINACTIVE INGREDIENT55X04QC32I2
sodium iodideINACTIVE INGREDIENTF5WR8N145C2
steareth-100INACTIVE INGREDIENT4OH5W9UM872
waterINACTIVE INGREDIENT059QF0KO0R2
xylitolINACTIVE INGREDIENTVCQ006KQ1E2

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
17518-06017518-060-04

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
Povidone-Iodine85H0HZU99MACTIM
Lactic Acid33X04XA5ATIACT
Malic Acid817L1N4CKPIACT
Sodium Hydroxide55X04QC32IIACT
Sodium IodideF5WR8N145CIACT
ceteareth-258FA93U5T67IACT
Water059QF0KO0RIACT
XylitolVCQ006KQ1EIACT
Lauramidopropylamine OxideI6KX160QTVIACT

Source Document#

Source XML · Source PDF

Inactive ingredient matches#

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Inactive ingredient links page 1 of 1 · 14 matching rows.

DailyMed ingredient, IID ingredient, UNII table
DailyMed ingredientIID ingredientUNIIDosage form / routePotencyMaximum daily exposureMatch
xylitolXYLITOLVCQ006KQ1ESOLUTION / ORAL21600 mgExact identifier — unii+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
sodium hydroxideSODIUM HYDROXIDE55X04QC32ISOLUTION / TOPICAL39 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
steareth-100STEARETH-1004OH5W9UM87OINTMENT / TOPICAL86 mgExact identifier — unii+route
4 equally ranked IID candidates
steareth-100STEARETH-1004OH5W9UM87CREAM / TOPICAL50 mgExact identifier — unii+route
4 equally ranked IID candidates
lactic acidLACTIC ACID33X04XA5ATSOLUTION / TOPICAL7.22 %w/wExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
sodium iodideSODIUM IODIDEF5WR8N145CSPONGE / TOPICAL0.74 %w/wExact identifier — unii+route
2 equally ranked IID candidates
sodium hydroxideSODIUM HYDROXIDE55X04QC32ISOLUTION / TOPICAL39 mgExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
lactic acidLACTIC ACID33X04XA5ATSOLUTION / TOPICAL7.22 %w/wExact identifier — unii+route+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
malic acidMALIC ACID817L1N4CKPSOLUTION / ORAL16760 mgExact identifier — unii+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
xylitolXYLITOLVCQ006KQ1ESOLUTION / ORAL21600 mgExact identifier — unii+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates
steareth-100STEARETH-1004OH5W9UM87CREAM / TOPICAL50 mgExact identifier — unii+route
4 equally ranked IID candidates
sodium iodideSODIUM IODIDEF5WR8N145CSPONGE / TOPICAL0.74 %w/wExact identifier — unii+route
2 equally ranked IID candidates
steareth-100STEARETH-1004OH5W9UM87OINTMENT / TOPICAL86 mgExact identifier — unii+route
4 equally ranked IID candidates
malic acidMALIC ACID817L1N4CKPSOLUTION / ORAL16760 mgExact identifier — unii+dosage form
2 equally ranked IID candidates

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
3M Skin and Nasal AntisepticPOVIDONE-IODINESolventum US LLC1a94494d-7dd3-4f32-bc42-81c199fe233e2026-04-22WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 17518-060-04
ndc (product): 17518-060
ndc11 (package): 17518006004
spl id: 6d533c62-2530-4a3c-91e7-e17fecd9b074
spl set id: 1a94494d-7dd3-4f32-bc42-81c199fe233e

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