Tincture of iodine is often found in emergency survival kits, used both to disinfect wounds and to sanitize surface water for drinking. When an alcohol solution is not desirable for this purpose, the alcohol-free Lugol's iodine, an aqueous solution of iodine in potassium iodide solution, or else povidone-iodine a PVPI solution, can be used.
Small amounts may be added to suspect drinking water as a disinfectant.
Iodine solution is used to sanitize the surface of fruit and vegetables for bacteria and viruses.
For external applications only.
Not for nutritional purpose.
Keep the bottle tightly closed and in cool and dark place.