Povidone, also known as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) or polyvidone, is a synthetic water-soluble polymer made from the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone used as a binder in many pharmaceutical tablets and lubricant in eye... It is also used in many technical applications with various roles as an adhesive, additive, and emulsifier.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed · 1 reference
Povidone-iodine is a water-soluble complex that mediates a bactericidal or virucidal action following the gradual liberation of free iodine from the complex at the application site to react with the pathogen. Please refer to the drug entry for DB06812 for the full mechanism of action of the complex.
- Primary indication
- When in complex with iodine, indicated for inducing antisepsis for prevention of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.Curator reviewed · 3 structured indications
- First approval
- Canada, 2001
- Also known as
- Polividone · Povidone, unspecified
- Code names
- E-1201 · INS-1201 · Ins no.1201
- Brand names
Resolves to
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