The uses of 10 povidone iodine solution

10 povidone iodine solution in this article refers to 10% povidone iodine solution, which means that this solution contains 10% povidone iodine (equivalent to 1% titratable iodine) and is a disinfectant. What are the main uses of 10 povidone iodine solution?

About povidone iodine

Povidone iodine is a loose complex formed by combining elemental iodine and a polymer carrier, with povidone acting as a carrier and solubilizer. It is a yellow-brown to brown-red amorphous powder at room temperature. It has a slight odor and is easily soluble in water or ethanol. The aqueous solution is acidic and insoluble in ether, chloroform, acetone, ethane and carbon tetrachloride. Povidone iodine solution does not have the disadvantages of iodine tincture, is lightly colored, easy to wash off, has little irritation to the mucous membrane, does not require ethanol deiodination, has no corrosive effect, and has low toxicity.

10 povidone iodine solution can effectively kill Newcastle disease, bursal disease, avian influenza, mycoplasma, Escherichia coli, salmonella, influenza, blue ear disease, etc. It can also kill parasite eggs of livestock and poultry, and inhibit the breeding of insects such as mosquitoes and flies. It can also be used in fruit trees, crops, fish and shrimp farming.

10 povidone iodine solution is an external disinfectant used for cuts, abrasions, burns and minor skin wounds. Its mechanism of action is that after this product contacts the wound or the affected area, it can depolymerize and release the iodine contained to exert a bactericidal effect. It has the characteristics of low irritation to tissues and is suitable for skin and mucous membrane infections. It is usually used for purulent dermatitis, fungal skin infection, and small-area mild burns and scalds. It is also used to disinfect small-area skin and mucosal wounds. It is also a medical disinfectant used for skin preparation before surgery, or a disinfectant and cleanser for skin preparation before injection.

10 povidone iodine solution is a solution mainly used for skin wound disinfection. It does not need to be diluted when used. The disinfectant is applied directly to the damaged skin. It should be applied within 3-5cm around the lesion and applied twice a day. If necessary, the wound can be covered with sterile gauze to avoid infection.

In summary, 10 povidone iodine solution is the most common topical disinfectant. When you need to treat the wound yourself after an injury to the outside of the body, 10 povidone iodine solution is a good choice.