NCIt definition : An iodophor solution containing a water-soluble complex of iodine and polyvinylpyrrolidone
(PVP) with broad microbicidal activity. Free iodine, slowly liberated from the polyvinylpyrrolidone
iodine (PVPI) complex in solution, kills eukaryotic or prokaryotic cells through iodination
of lipids and oxidation of cytoplasmic and membrane compounds. This agent exhibits
a broad range of microbicidal activity against bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses.
Slow release of iodine from the PVPI complex in solution minimizes iodine toxicity
towards mammalian cells.;
UNII : 85H0HZU99M;
CAS number : 25655-41-8;
Drug name : Betadine; Ultradine; E-Z Prep; Videne; E-Z Scrub; Traumasept;