povidone-iodine

[ poh-vi-dohn-ahy-uh-dahyn, -din ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a complex of iodine and polyvinylpyrrolidone that has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity: used as an antiseptic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of povidone-iodine¹

po(ly)vi(nylpyrroli)done

Example Sentences

They concluded that the choice of an aqueous antiseptic solution -- either 10% povidone-iodine or 4% chlorhexidine gluconate -- does not alter the risk of surgical-site infection for patients with an open fracture.

From Science Daily

Anti-vaccine advocates have promoted Betadine, a povidone-iodine antiseptic used to clean cuts or as a gargle for sore throats.

From Salon

Betadine is the brand name for povidone-iodine, an amber-colored liquid typically sold as a 10% solution as an antiseptic for cleaning wounds and skin.

From Salon

On Tuesday, Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura said a study showed a smaller viral load in the saliva of 41 patients with mild symptoms after regular gargling with a medicine infused with povidone-iodine solution than in those who had not.

From Reuters

“It’s the same as dripping povidone-iodine onto a virus sample.”

From Reuters