Povidone-iodine
local antiseptic / antibacterial
Nothing to addWhat this medicine is for
Povidone-iodine is a medicine in the « local antiseptic / antibacterial » category. This antiseptic is applied locally to reduce micro-organisms and prevent infection of a wound or a mucous membrane.
In practical terms, for Povidone-iodine: Disinfects the skin or mucous membranes. Its use is generally limited in time, adjusted to the situation.
Under which brands it is found
In France, about 6 reimbursable presentations containing Povidone-iodine are recorded. It comes under various trade names and in generic form.
- Betadine
- Betadine Alcoolique
- Betadine Dermique
- Betadine Scrub
- Betadine Tulle
- Perprup
Original brand-name products and generics deliver the same active substance; the choice between them is made with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do you need a supplement? No.
For Povidone-iodine, we offer no supplement. No nutritional supplementation is seriously justified as an addition to this treatment, and we would rather write that than invent a need. Our range is limited to five classes of everyday medicines for which a targeted intake makes sense; outside of those, we do not sell for the sake of selling, and that is what gives weight to our five products.
Talk about it in the community
A space to share among people who are affected: the early days, the habits built up over the years, what each person has found to live better with it. Shared experiences, nothing medical.
Related molecules
To explore in the « Dermatology » family and its neighbours.