Povidone Iodine Ointment

Povidone Iodine Ointment is a topical antiseptic drug which is widely used for the disinfection of the skin before or after the surgery to minimize the risk of infection. It is a highly complex bactericidal agent iodine and the carrier molecule povidone which slowly releases free iodine when came into contact with the tissue.It is highly effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Povidone Iodine Ointment is commonly known as betadine and can only suitable for the external applications.The medicinal compound has a chemical formula C₆H₉I₂NO and an averagemolecular weight 364.95 grams per mol.