povidone-iodine /pō′vidōn ī″ədīn/ , an antiseptic microbicide. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed as a topical microbicide for disinfection of wounds, as a preoperative surgical scrub, for vaginal infections, and for antiseptic treatment of burns. A drop is also often placed into the eyes of neonates to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Known hypersensitivity to this drug or to iodine prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse effects are local skin irritation, redness, and swelling.
