Povidone-iodine
- Generic Name
- Povidone-iodine
- Brand Names
- Betadine, Kenalog, Marbeta, Marcaine, P-Care M, P-Care MG, P-care, P-care X, Summer's Eve Medicated
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 25655-41-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 85H0HZU99M
- Background
Povidone-iodine is a stable chemical complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone (povidone, PVP) and elemental iodine. It contains from 9.0% to 12.0% available iodine, calculated on a dry basis. This unique complex was discovered in 1955 at the Industrial Toxicology Laboratories in Philadelphia by H. A. Shelanski and M. V. Shelanski. During in vitro testing to demonstra...
- Indication
For topical application in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds.
- Associated Conditions
- Skin Infections
- Associated Therapies
- Skin disinfection, Antiseptic skin preparation therapy, Irrigation of the ocular surface therapy, Prepping of the periocular region
A Randomised Study to Assess Betadine in the Groin Wound of Patients Undergoing Primary Varicose Vein Surgery
- First Posted Date
- 2007-07-13
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-04-12
- Lead Sponsor
- Royal Hobart Hospital
- Target Recruit Count
- 60
- Registration Number
- NCT00500669
- Locations
- 🇦🇺
Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
A Clinical Trial of Povidone-Iodine for the Treatment of Bacterial Corneal Ulcers
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2006-10-12
- Last Posted Date
- 2016-08-23
- Target Recruit Count
- 172
- Registration Number
- NCT00386958
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, United States
Efficacy Study of Antiseptic Preoperative Scrubs in Prevention of Postoperative Infections
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2006-02-13
- Last Posted Date
- 2014-09-18
- Lead Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Target Recruit Count
- 849
- Registration Number
- NCT00290290
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Milwaukee VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
🇺🇸Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States
🇺🇸Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston, Texas, United States
Study Of Combined VISUDYNE Therapy With Kenalog In CNV Secondary To Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2005-09-01
- Last Posted Date
- 2007-07-12
- Lead Sponsor
- Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
- Target Recruit Count
- 106
- Registration Number
- NCT00140803
- Locations
- 🇨🇦
Vh/UBC Eye Care Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
🇺🇸Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, New York, New York, United States
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