Care Iodine Tincture Care Iodine Tincture is an antiseptic that can be used on cuts & abrasions & minor wounds to aid the healing progress. Care Iodine Tincture is an essential component for emergency survival kits, as it is used both to disinfect wounds & to sanitise surface water for drinking. Ingredients The ingredients are Iodine BP (2.5% w/v), Potassium Iodide BP (2.5% w/v), Ethanol & Purified Water. Directions For cuts/abrasions/wounds: Apply to the affected area with cotton wool.