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Povidone-Iodine Eye Drops – Uses Past and Present

Bolt AP

2004

"Povidone-Iodine is a polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine (PVP-I) complex which slowly releases iodine in solution. Iodine is a broad-spectrum antiseptic active against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. In vitro work demonstrates that weaker solutions of PVP-I are more active than stronger, as there is more free iodine. In practice, however, a 5% solution has been shown more effective than a 1% for surgical prophylaxis. PVP-I at concentrations of 10% and above has been shown to damage corneal epithelial cells in rabbits, whereas solutions of 5% or less do not."   

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