This multi-purpose topical gel contains 10% Povidone Iodine USP, 1% available Iodine, for broad-spectrum germicidal action. As a pre-operative prep, Povidone Iodine Gel helps to minimize pooling of prepping solutions under the patient, thus reducing the chance of skin irritation. The Gel is also approved as a one step gel for venipuncture site preparation prior to blood and plasma collection. Povidone Iodine Gel is film forming, creating the desirable residual microbial action typical of PVP-I, which has been shown to reduce bacteria and microorganisms on the skin. It is virtually non-irritating to skin, wounds and mucous membranes and is virtually non-staining to skin and natural fabrics