povidone-iodine

povidone /po·vi·done/ (po´vĭ-dōn) a synthetic polymer used as a dispersing and suspending agent.

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povidone-iodine  a complex produced by reacting iodine with povidone; used as a topical antiinfective.

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povidone-iodine

[pō′vidōn ī′ədīn]

an antiseptic microbicide.

indications It is prescribed as a topical microbicide for disinfection of wounds, as a preoperative surgical scrub, for vaginal infections, and for antiseptic treatment of burns. A drop is also often placed into the eyes of neonates to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum.

contraindications Known hypersensitivity to this drug or to iodine prohibits its use.

adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are local skin irritation, redness, and swelling.

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povidone [po´vĭ-dōn]

a synthetic polymer used as a dispersing and suspending agent. Called also polyvinylpyrrolidone.

povidone-iodine (PVP-I) a complex produced by reacting iodine with the polymer povidone; it slowly releases iodine and is used as a topical antiinfective agent.

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povidone-iodine

a complex produced by reacting iodine with the polymer povidone; used as a topical anti-infective. Called also Betadine.