Povidone Iodine Swab Stick – Overview
 
These swab sticks are sterile, single-use applicators pre-saturated with povidone-iodine solution (typically 10% w/v), used for antiseptic skin preparation before injections or minor procedures.
 
Size & Dimensions
 
Length: Usually around 100 mm (10 cm) or approximately 4 inches
Cotton Tip Diameter: About 10 mm (based on similar models with cotton ball tips) 
Stick Diameter: Varies between 0.5–2.5 mm depending on stick material; total length may be up to 150 mm in some models with cotton buds
Weight
Individual Swab Stick: Extremely lightweight—estimated at less than 5 g, as similar sticks weigh under 10.2 oz (~290 g) for 75-stick boxes, implying ≈3.9 g per stick
Foil-Packed Box (10 per box): Example packaging for First Aid Only: 0.03 lbs (≈13.6 g) for 10 swabs
 
 
Specification
Typical Range / Estimate
Length
~100 mm (4 inches)
Cotton Tip Diameter
~10 mm
Stick Diameter
~0.5–2.5 mm
Weight (per swab)
< 5 g
Weight (10-pack box)
~13.6 g