Povidone- iodine (Betadine Surgical Scrub)
Povidone- iodine
Inova Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd
Registration
- Applicant
- Inova Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd
- Certificate holder
- Mundipharma (Pty) Ltd
- Registrations
- 1
- Schedule source
- SAHPRA documentation
Variants
Regulatory status
Where S0 sits on the scale
Sold anywhere, no pharmacist needed.
This is the least restricted tier of medicine. You can buy it in an ordinary shop such as a supermarket or petrol station, and no pharmacist needs to be involved in the sale. It may also be advertised to the public, subject to the general advertising rules that apply to all medicines; the label must still carry the schedule mark like every other tier.
Schedule S0, read from the product's PI-PIL leaflet.
The Consolidated Schedules list this ingredient up to S2; the leaflet's S0 applies to this product.
Who may supply: Anyone. It may be sold in an ordinary shop, not only in a pharmacy.
Consolidated Schedules listings for Povidone- iodine
S2: Povidone iodine
- when intended for application to the vagina.
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 2571
Pharmacological class: Antiseptics, disinfectants and cleansing agents. (class 13.1)
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
Schedule Verification
This medication's schedule (S0) has been verified from official SAHPRA documents with 90% confidence.
These documents are provided by SAHPRA for informational purposes. Always consult with a healthcare professional for medical advice.