Povidone iodine

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Where is Povidone iodine found?

Povidone iodine is found in topical antiseptics used for skin and mucous membrane infections.

How can you avoid contact with Povidone iodine?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone homopolymer compound with iodine
• 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone polymer, compd. with iodine
• 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone polymer, compound with iodine
• 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone polymers, iodine complex
• 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, homopolymer, compd. with iodine
• Argentyne
• Betadine
• Betadine (VAN)
• Betaisodona
• Braunol
• Braunosan H
• Bridine
• CCRIS 9290
• Disadine D.P.
• Disphex
• E-Z Prep
• E-Z Prep 220
• E-Z Scrub 201
• E-Z Scrub 241
• Efo-dine
• HSDB 6831
• Inadine
• Iodinated poly(vinylpyrrolidone)
• Iodine-poly(vinylpyrrolidinone)
• Iodine-polyvinylpyrrolidone complex
• Iodopoly(vinyl pyrrolidinone)
• Isobetadyne
• Isodine
• NSC 26245
• PVP iodine
• PVP-I
• PVP-Iodine
• PVP-Iodine, 30-06
• Poly(1-(2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)ethylene)iodine complex
• Poly(vinylpyrrolidinone) iodide
• Poly(vinylpyrrolidinone)-iodine complex
• Poly(vinylpyrrolidone) - iodine complex
• Poly(vinylpyrrolidone)-iodine adduct
• Polyvinylpyrrolidone compound with iodine
• Polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex
• Povadyne
• Povidone iodine
• Povidone-iodine
• Povidone-lodine
• Proviodine
• Pvp-1
• Traumasept
• Ultradine
• Videne

What are some products that may contain Povidone iodine?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Povidone iodine, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.