Povidone recalls
The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Povidone since 2026. The latest was reported on 29 Jul 2026. Most were for sterility. Rohto-Mentholatum (Vietnam) has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls3since 2026
Last 12 months3reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing3latest 29 Jul 2026
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 3 100%Class III 0 0%
Why povidone is recalled
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Ongoing povidone recalls
3 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Dry Aid (povidone recalledRohto Dry-aid | Rohto-Mentholatum (Vietnam) | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Dry Aid (povidone recalledRohto Dry-aid | Rohto-Mentholatum (Vietnam) | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | iVIZIA, Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (Povidone 0.5%) recalledIvizia Dry Eye | Thea Pharma | Sterility | Nationwide |
All povidone recalls, newest first
3 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Dry Aid (povidone recalledRohto Dry-aid | Rohto-Mentholatum (Vietnam) | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Rohto Cooling Eye Drops Dry Aid (povidone recalledRohto Dry-aid | Rohto-Mentholatum (Vietnam) | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | iVIZIA, Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (Povidone 0.5%) recalledIvizia Dry Eye | Thea Pharma | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Povidone?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.