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Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), also
commonly called polyvidone or
povidone, is a water-soluble
polymer compound made from the
monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone....
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Povidone-iodine (PVP-I), also
known as iodopovidone, is an
antiseptic used for skin
disinfection before and
after surgery. It may be used both to disinfect...
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apart from discoloration, the risk
appears to be the same as that for
povidone-iodine.
Chlorhexidine rinse is also
known to have a
bitter metallic aftertaste...
- influenzae, pneumococcus, and
Neisseria meningitidis is also effective.
Povidone-iodine eye
solution has been
found to
prevent neonatal conjunctivitis....
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development of
resistant bacterial strains. Iodine,
especially in the form of
povidone-iodine, is
widely used
because it is well tolerated; does not negatively...
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polyethylene glycol base that
contains and
slowly releases the
antiseptic povidone-iodine (PVP-1). It is
applied to
superficial wounds. It is a
widely available...
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study found that
gargling three times a day with
simple water or with a
povidone-iodine
solution was
effective in
preventing upper respiratory infection...
- agent, such as a
surfactant or water-soluble
polymers such as
povidone (forming
povidone-iodine), The
result is a water-soluble
material that releases...
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premeasured and
packed tablets and
powders are
available for this preparation.
Povidone iodine topical solution: This is a
chemical complex of
iodine with polyvinylpyrrolidone...
- of:
Adhesive dressings and
bandages Antiseptic solution (most
commonly povidone iodine or
hydrogen peroxide)
Cotton balls or
swabs Emergency blanket Gauze...
