Comparing Iodine Topical vs Povidone Iodine Topical
| Iodine topical | Povidone iodine topical |
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| Iodine topical | Povidone iodine topical |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Iodine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Povidone iodine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Povidone iodine topical has an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 30% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 70% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Iodine Mild, Iodine Tincture, Strong Iodine | 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic, Aerodine, Antisept, Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Scrub, Betadine, Betadine Aerosol Spray, Betadine Antiseptic Oral Rinse, Betadine Douche, Betadine Mouthwash/Gargle, Betadine Perineal Wash Concentrate, Betadine Shampoo, Betadine Skin Cleanser, Betadine Surgi-Prep Brush, Betadine Surgical Scrub, Betadine Swabsticks, Betagen, Clinidine, Efodine, GRX-Dyne, GRX-Dyne Scrub, Hospital Antiseptic, Iodex, Recuro Vaginal, Summers Eve View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Iodine topical:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Povidone iodine topical:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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March 31, 1989 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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