Quick answers
- What is Iodine povacrylex and isopropyl alcohol used for?
- The Drug Facts label of 3M DuraPrep Surgical (Solventum US LLC) lists these uses: patient preoperative skin preparation: for preparation of the skin prior to surgery helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection.
- Do I need a prescription for Iodine povacrylex and isopropyl alcohol?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Iodine povacrylex and isopropyl alcohol been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
3M DuraPrep Surgical · Solventum US LLC
Iodine povacrylex 6.02 mg/mL · Isopropyl alcohol 636.4 mg/mL, solution (topical)
Active ingredient
Iodine povacrylex (0.7% available iodine) Isopropyl alcohol, 74% w/w
Purpose
Antiseptic Antiseptic
Uses
patient preoperative skin preparation: for preparation of the skin prior to surgery helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection
Warnings
For external use only. Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. To reduce the risk of fire, PREP CAREFULLY: solution contains alcohol and gives off flammable vapors do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair). avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Wet hair is flammable . Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. do not allow solution to pool remove solution-stained material from prep area
Do not use
on patients with known allergies to iodine or any other ingredients in this product on open wounds, on mucous membranes, or as a general skin cleanser in infants less than 2 months old due to the risk of excessive skin irritation and transient hypothyroidism
When using this product
keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious injury if permitted to enter and remain. If contact occurs, flush with cold water right away and contact a doctor. to avoid skin injury, care should be taken when removing drapes, tapes, etc…applied over film use with caution in women who are breast-feeding due to the potential for transient hypothyroidism in the nursing newborn
Stop use and ask a doctor if
irritation, sensitization or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition. On rare occasions, use of this product has been associated with skin blistering.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
(follow all directions for use) at the end of the prep, discard any portion of the solution which is not required to cover the prep area. It is not necessary to use the entire amount available. Getting Patient Ready for Solution: use in well-ventilated area do not microwave or heat the solution applicator apply to clean, completely dry, residue-free, intact skin when hair removal is necessary, use a surgical clipper on the morning of the surgery. If a wet shave is used, thoroughly remove all soap residues. Activating the Applicator: grasp product by wrapping hand and fingers around the labeled portion of the applicator. Place thumb on the lever. with sponge face parallel to the floor, snap lever. Allow all fluid to flow into sponge. When Applying Solution: DO NOT SCRUB . Paint a single, uniform application and do not reprep area. do not allow solution to pool . Use sponge applicator to absorb excess solution and continue to apply a uniform coating. If solution accidentally gets outside of prep area, remove excess with gauze. tuck prep towels as needed under both sides of the neck to absorb excess solution. Remove towels before draping. avoid getting solution into hairy areas. Wet hair is flammable . Hair may take up to 1 hour to dry. when prepping skin folds, toes, or fingers, use a sterile-gloved hand to hold skin apart until completely dry. Otherwise, skin may adhere to itself. After Applying Solution: to reduce the risk of fire, wait until solution is completely dry (minimum of 3 minutes on hairless skin; up to 1 hour in hair) . Solution will turn from a shiny to a dull appearance on skin alerting the user that the solution is completely dry and no longer flammable. While Waiting for Solution to Completely Dry: do not drape or use ignition source (e.g., cautery, laser) check for pooled solution. Use sterile gauze to soak up pooled solution. Do not blot because it may remove solution from skin. remove solution-stained materials. Replace if necessary. After Solution is Completely Dry: to reduce the risk of fire, begin draping and/or using cautery only after solution is completely dry and all solution-stained materials are removed if incise drapes are used, apply directly to dry prep. On completion of surgical procedure, removal of incise drape will remove film. apply dressing following standard practices
Other information
store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) avoid excessive heat above 40ºC (104ºF) solution is not water soluble and may stain. Therefore, avoid contact with reusable items (basins, instruments).
Inactive ingredients
ethyl alcohol, water
Questions?
call 1-800-228-3957 (Monday to Friday 7AM – 6PM CST). www.3M.com.
— FDA label of 3M DuraPrep Surgical, Solventum US LLC, effective April 23, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Iodine povacrylex 6.02 mg/mL · Isopropyl alcohol 636.4 mg/mL · solution (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 3M DuraPrep Surgical | Solventum US LLC | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Solventum US LLC1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.