Drops mixed with 1/4 up of water be applied on wound, twice.

A topical antiseptic to aid in the prevention of infection. This medicine is meant for external use only. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.Things to remember when you fill your prescription.© 2005 - 2019 WebMD LLC. 1985;6(Suppl 1):217.

Povidone iodine is effective at killing a wide range of harmful and pathogenic microorganisms and is always used externally (never ingested). It kills sensitive organisms like bacteria, fungus, protozoa, and spores present on the skin. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/62\/Reduce-Water-Retention-Step-16.jpg\/v4-460px-Reduce-Water-Retention-Step-16.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/62\/Reduce-Water-Retention-Step-16.jpg\/aid9130554-v4-728px-Reduce-Water-Retention-Step-16.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

License: Creative Commons<\/a>
\n<\/p>


\n<\/p><\/div>"},{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/Stop-Bleeding-Step-12-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Stop-Bleeding-Step-12-Version-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/37\/Stop-Bleeding-Step-12-Version-4.jpg\/aid9130554-v4-728px-Stop-Bleeding-Step-12-Version-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

License: Creative Commons<\/a>
\n<\/p>


\n<\/p><\/div>"},{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e4\/Get-Rid-of-Ringworm-Naturally-Step-7-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Rid-of-Ringworm-Naturally-Step-7-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e4\/Get-Rid-of-Ringworm-Naturally-Step-7-Version-2.jpg\/aid9130554-v4-728px-Get-Rid-of-Ringworm-Naturally-Step-7-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

License: Creative Commons<\/a>
\n<\/p>


\n<\/p><\/div>"},{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/4b\/Stop-Scratching-Irritated-Skin-Step-21.jpg\/v4-460px-Stop-Scratching-Irritated-Skin-Step-21.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/4b\/Stop-Scratching-Irritated-Skin-Step-21.jpg\/aid9130554-v4-728px-Stop-Scratching-Irritated-Skin-Step-21.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

License: Creative Commons<\/a>
\n<\/p>


\n<\/p><\/div>"},{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/91\/Administer-a-Coffee-Enema-Step-6-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Administer-a-Coffee-Enema-Step-6-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/91\/Administer-a-Coffee-Enema-Step-6-Version-2.jpg\/aid9130554-v4-728px-Administer-a-Coffee-Enema-Step-6-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

License: Creative Commons<\/a>
\n<\/p>


\n<\/p><\/div>"},{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c6\/Drink-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Step-5-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Drink-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Step-5-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c6\/Drink-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Step-5-Version-2.jpg\/aid9130554-v4-728px-Drink-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Step-5-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

License: Creative Commons<\/a>
\n<\/p>


\n<\/p><\/div>"},{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/26\/Stop-Bleeding-Step-19-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Stop-Bleeding-Step-19-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/26\/Stop-Bleeding-Step-19-Version-2.jpg\/aid9130554-v4-728px-Stop-Bleeding-Step-19-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"

License: Creative Commons<\/a>
\n<\/p>


\n<\/p><\/div>"},{"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/67\/Sleep-Comfortably-on-a-Hot-Night-Step-9-Version-8.jpg\/v4-460px-Sleep-Comfortably-on-a-Hot-Night-Step-9-Version-8.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/67\/Sleep-Comfortably-on-a-Hot-Night-Step-9-Version-8.jpg\/aid9130554-v4-728px-Sleep-Comfortably-on-a-Hot-Night-Step-9-Version-8.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"