Comparing Povidone Iodine Topical vs Rubbing Alcohol Wipes
| Povidone iodine topical | Rubbing Alcohol Wipes (isopropyl alcohol) |
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| Povidone iodine topical | Rubbing Alcohol Wipes (isopropyl alcohol) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Povidone iodine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Rubbing Alcohol Wipes may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Povidone iodine topical has an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 73% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| 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 | Other isopropyl alcohol brands include: BD Alcohol Single Use Swab, BD Butterfly Alcohol Pad, BD Single Use Swab, Butterfly Alcohol Pad, Curity Alcohol Preps, Medpura Hand Sanitizer, Medpura Isopropryl Alcohol Hand Sanitizer, SureComfort, SureComfort Alcohol Prep, Webcol Alcohol Preps View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Povidone iodine topical:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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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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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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March 31, 1989 |
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1 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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