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Halodine Nasal Antiseptic Swabstick

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 14, 2020.

Dosage form: solution
Ingredients: POVIDONE-IODINE 2.5mg in 1mL
Labeler: Halodine LLC
NDC Code: 78371-301

Halodine Nasal Antiseptic Swabstick

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

Povidone-Iodine USP, 2.5%

(0.25% Available Iodine)

Purpose

Antiseptic

Uses
  • Antiseptic skin preparation
  • Helps reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infection

Warnings

For external use only.

Do not use
  • If allergic to iodine
  • In the eyes
  • On children less than 3 years old
  • Over large areas of the body

Ask a doctor before use if injuries are
  • Deep or puncture wounds
  • Serious burns

Stop use and ask a doctor if

irritation and redness develop or if condition persists for more than 72 hours.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

For nasal application

  1. Gently blow nose to clear both nostrils. Discard tissue.
  2. Open swabstick. Hold tube between thumb and forefinger at blue band with handle up. With other hand, hold handle at base, and bend to snap open. Bend and snap in opposite direction to disconnect swabstick. Remove swabstick from tube.
  3. Apply medication. Insert swabstick comfortably into right nostril. Do not insert swab more than 1/4” past nasal opening. Rotate swab within nostril for a total of 15 seconds, using a gentle swirling motion. Discard tube and swabstick.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with second swabstick for left nostril.

Note: Do not blow nose. If solution drips, wipe with tissue.

Other Information
  • Single use only; do not reuse
  • Not made with natural rubber latex
  • Store at room temperature; avoid excessive heat

Inactive Ingredients

hydroxyethylcellulose, purified water

Questions or comments?

contact@halodine.com

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HALODINE NASAL ANTISEPTIC SWABSTICK 
povidone-iodine solution
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:78371-301
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
POVIDONE-IODINE (IODINE) IODINE2.5 mg  in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED 
WATER 
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:78371-301-01100 TUBE, WITH APPLICATOR in 1 CARTON
10.5 mL in 1 TUBE, WITH APPLICATOR
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart333E07/24/2020
Labeler - Halodine LLC (117526113)

Document Id: acd98be1-9473-188d-e053-2995a90a26e5
Set id: acd98be1-9472-188d-e053-2995a90a26e5
Version: 1
Effective Time: 20200814
 
Halodine LLC

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