Povidone Iodine

Povidone iodine is a chemical complex of povidone and elemental iodine. It is an antiseptic. It has been widely used as a pre-operative skin cleansing agent and for the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds.  Povidone iodine in the form of an oral rinse has been evaluated in patients with cancer for prevention and treatment of mucositis.

Guideline / Expert Opinion