Betadine

Betadine is the name of a consumer-available antisepticused to treat minor cutson humans and animals. Povidone-iodine is also used to prepare the skin prior to surgery, as it is a strong broad-spectrum topical microbicide. It is a povidone-iodinesolution, used as a broad spectrum topical microbicide. Most over-the-countersolutions are 10% povidone-iodine. Povidone-iodine leaves a yellow film on the skin, which is a barrier for bacteria. The film is non-irritating.

See also

• Tincture of iodine
• Lugol's iodine

External links

• Betadine web site

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