SKIN AND NASAL ANTISEPTIC (povidone-iodine)


Drug overview for SKIN AND NASAL ANTISEPTIC (povidone-iodine):

Generic name: POVIDONE-IODINE
Drug class:
Therapeutic class: Dermatological

Iodine, a nonmetallic element that forms salts with most other elements, has germicidal activity.

Iodine solution and tincture are used topically as antiseptics in the management of minor, superficial skin wounds and have been used to disinfect the skin preoperatively.
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The following indications for SKIN AND NASAL ANTISEPTIC (povidone-iodine) have been approved by the FDA:

Indications:
None.

Professional Synonyms:
None.