Generic Name:

Therapeutic Class:

Antibiotic

Availability:

OTC

Common Brands:

Form:

Topical cream|Topical solution|Topical spray, solution

POVIDONE IODINE (poe-vee-don ahy-uh-din) prevents skin infection. It is often used to clean and disinfect the skin after an injury or before a procedure. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin. It belongs to a group of medications called antiseptics.