Polyvinyl alcohol, Povidone
Indications
Polyvinyl alcohol, Povidone is used for:
Polyvinyl alcohol
For use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye(s) [L2828].
Povidone
When in complex with iodine, indicated for inducing antisepsis for prevention of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
For use as a lubricant to prevent further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye(s) [L2828].
Povidone
When in complex with iodine, indicated for inducing antisepsis for prevention of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Adult Dose
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Polyvinyl alcohol, Povidone :
Mechanism of Action
Polyvinyl alcohol
As a synthetic resin with hydrophilic properties, it increases the persistence of tear film and therefore lubricates and soothes dry/irritated eyes [L2832].
Povidone
Povidone-iodine is a water-soluble complex that mediates a bactericidal or virucidal action following the gradual liberation of free iodine from the complex at the application site to react with the pathogen [A32988]. Please refer to the drug entry for [DB06812] for the full mechanism of action of the complex.
As a synthetic resin with hydrophilic properties, it increases the persistence of tear film and therefore lubricates and soothes dry/irritated eyes [L2832].
Povidone
Povidone-iodine is a water-soluble complex that mediates a bactericidal or virucidal action following the gradual liberation of free iodine from the complex at the application site to react with the pathogen [A32988]. Please refer to the drug entry for [DB06812] for the full mechanism of action of the complex.