Povidone-Iodine is an iodophore in which Iodine is bound to the carrier molecule, Povidone. The complex, Povidone-Iodine, slowly liberates inorganic Iodine when in contact with the skin and mucous membranes. Only a small amount of Iodine is released at any one time, giving PovidoneIodine a lower irritant potential, and longer duration of microbiocidal action than conventional Iodine solutions.
