Medline - Povidone-Iodine Prep Pads are saturated with a 10% povidone-iodine antiseptic solution. Use povidone prep pads as a first aid antiseptic to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns. It can also be used as a skin prep prior to surgery to reduce bacteria that can potentially cause skin infections. Each povidone-iodine prep pad is individually wrapped in an easy tear foil pack.