Povidone-iodine

Povidone-iodine

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IUPAC_name = 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, homopolymer, compd. with iodine.


CAS_number = 25655-41-8
ATC_prefix = S01
ATC_suffix = AX18
ATC_supplemental = ATC|D08|AG02 ATC|D09|AA09 ATC|D11|AC06 ATC|G01|AX11 ATC|R02|AA15
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chemical_formula = (C6H9NO)n·xI
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routes_of_administration = topical, when formulated

Povidone-iodine (PVPI) is a water-soluble complex of iodine with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), with from 9.0% to 12.0% available iodine, calculated on a dry basis [ [http://www.usp.org/USPNF/faq.html#III_Q3 United States Pharmacopeia] ] .

PVPI can be further formulated into topical antiseptic products as a solution (with surfactants and/or alcohol), aerosol or ointment at concentrations from 7.5% to 10%. These products are sold over-the-counter (OTC) and used in hospitals for cleansing and disinfecting the skin, preparing the skin preoperatively and treating infections susceptible to iodine.

It works through disruption of pathogen cell walls.

Notes and references

ee also

* Tincture of iodine
* Lugol's iodine
* Betadine
* Iodophor


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