Povidone-Iodine
Povidone-iodine is a broad-spectrum antiseptic complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone and elemental iodine that slowly releases free iodine, which denatures proteins, oxidizes essential enzymes, and disrupts cell membranes of bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and spores. It is widely used for skin antisepsis, wound irrigation, surgical scrubbing, and as an ophthalmic antiseptic for ocular surface disinfection.
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Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
HBD / HBA
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No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
よくある質問
Povidone-iodine is a broad-spectrum antiseptic complex of polyvinylpyrrolidone and elemental iodine that slowly releases free iodine, which denatures proteins, oxidizes essential enzymes, and disrupts cell membranes of bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and spores. It is widely used for skin antisepsis, wound irrigation, surgical scrubbing, and as an ophthalmic antiseptic for ocular surface disinfection.
Yes, Povidone-Iodine is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Unknown.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1201724. Open-access bioactivity database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-02-27.
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