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povidone-iodine solution

An iodophor solution containing a water-soluble complex of iodine and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) with broad microbicidal activity. Free iodine, slowly liberated from the povoiodine-iodine (PVPI) complex in solution, kills eukaryotic or prokaryotic cells through iodination of lipids and oxidation of cytosplasmic and membrane compounds. This agent exhbits a broad range of microbicidal activity against bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. Slow release of iodine from the PVPI complex in solution minimizes iodine toxicity towards mammalian cells.
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Synonym:Betadine topical
iodine povidone topical
iodopovidone solution
US brand name:Betadine
Betadine Solution
E-Z Prep
E-Z Scrub
Traumasept
Ultradine
Videne
Foreign brand name:Betaisodona
Abbreviation:PVP iodine
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