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Medicines povidone iodineQuestion & answer

povidone iodine · Medicine question

Can povidone iodine be injected into the eye?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. This product is only for the ocular and surrounding skin surfaces and must not be injected into or around the eye.

Sources for this answer

Povidone Iodine 5% w/v eye drops, solutionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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