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Halodine Nasal Antiseptic


SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts


Active Ingredient

Povidone-Iodine USP, 1.25% (0.125% 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

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

  • Gently blow nose to clear both nostrils. Discard tissue.
  • Open single ampoule by tearing off the narrow end along line. To avoid spill while opening, only hold flat foil around raised body of ampoule and maintain ampoule with narrow end pointing up.
  • Place narrow end of ampoule at right nostril and gently pinch left nostril. Lift chin and tilt head back; squeeze all liquid from ampoule while inhaling through right nostril. Discard ampoule.
  • Open second ampoule by tearing off the narrow end along line. Avoid spill.
  • Place narrow end of ampoule at left nostril and gently pinch right nostril. Lift chin and tilt head back; squeeze all liquid from ampoule while inhaling through left nostril. Discard ampoule.

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