Povidone-Iodine — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Povidone-Iodine is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 6 FDA-approved drug products. Forms: SOLUTION/DROPS, SPONGE, SOLUTION. Routes: OPHTHALMIC, TOPICAL.

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Povidone-Iodine (6 brand names, 3 dosage forms, 2 routes)

Available dosage forms: SOLUTION/DROPS, SPONGE, SOLUTION.

Routes of administration: OPHTHALMIC, TOPICAL.

Brand Names

  • BETADINE
  • E-Z PREP
  • E-Z PREP 220
  • E-Z SCRUB 201
  • E-Z SCRUB 241
  • POVIDONE IODINE

Indications and Usage

Health-care antiseptic preparation of the skin prior to surgery. First aid antiseptic to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

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