Pvp-iodine By Eastar Group Co. Ltd.

PVP-iodine is completely soluble in cold water, polyethylene glycol, and glycerol.

Iodine has been broadly used for the prevention and treatment of skin infections, and the treatment of wounds. It has been recognized as an effective broad-spectrum bactericide, and iodine is also effective against yeasts, molds, fungi, viruses, and proteases. Drawbacks to its use in the form of aqueous solutions include irritation at the site of application, toxicity and the staining of surrounding tissues. These deficiencies were overcome by the discovery and use of povidone-iodine, in which the iodine is carried in a complex form and the concentration of free iodine is very low.

PVP-I has found broad application in medicine as a surgical scrub; for pre- and post-operative skin cleansing; for the treatment and prevention of infections in wounds, ulcers, cuts and burns; for the treatment of infections in decubitus ulcers and stasis ulcers; in gynecology for vaginitis associated with candidal, trichomonal or mixed infections.