Povidone-Iodine FDA Link Generic

An iodinated polyvinyl polymer used as topical antiseptic in surgery and for skin and mucous membrane infections, also as aerosol. The iodine may be radiolabeled for research purposes.

Also Known As:

Betadine; PVP-I; Alphadine; Betaisodona; Disadine; Isodine; Pharmadine; Providine; Alphadines; Betadines; Disadines; Isodines; PVP Iodine; PVP-Iodines; Pharmadines; Polyvinylpyrrolidone Iodines; Povidone Iodine; Povidone-Iodines; Providines; PVP-Iodine; Polyvinylpyrrolidone Iodine; 2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, homopolymer, compd. with iodine

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Infective Agents, Local

Inorganic Chemicals: 9
- Iodine Compounds: 21
  - Iodophors: 9
    - Povidone-Iodine: 1974
Organic Chemicals: 140
- Hydrocarbons: 1726
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 270
      - Vinyl Compounds: 2
        Polyvinyls: 187
        Povidone-Iodine: 1974
Heterocyclic Compounds: 207
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Pyrrolidines: 121
    - Pyrrolidinones: 169
      - Povidone: 551
        Povidone-Iodine: 1974
Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13529
  - Plastics: 13401
    - Polyvinyls: 187
      - Povidone: 551
        Povidone-Iodine: 1974
Biomedical and Dental Materials
- Polymers: 13529
  - Plastics: 13401
    - Polyvinyls: 187
      - Povidone: 551
        Povidone-Iodine: 1974
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
- Manufactured Materials
  - Biomedical and Dental Materials
    - Polymers: 13529
      - Plastics: 13401
        Polyvinyls: 187
        Povidone: 551
        Povidone-Iodine: 1974

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