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A 34-year old asked:

Is povidone iodine and iodine the same?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can you make povidone iodine ointment at home?

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A 63-year old male asked:

My son mistakenly took 5ml of 2% w/V povidone- iodine gargle accidentally. Kindly advice?

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A 51-year old asked:

Can povidone iodine be used safely by diabetics?

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A 39-year old asked:

Thoughts? Could povidone iodine douches get rid of yeast?

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A 26-year old male asked:

Is betadine skin cleanser (povidone iodine 7.5%) safe as a facial wash?

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A 31-year old male asked:

Good morning Sir.. I am suffering from perianal abcess since 3months... I use povidone iodine inner pack for dressing... Give the suggestion sir..

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A 21-year old male asked:

Hydrogen Peroxide or Saline Solution with Povidone Iodine is better solution for cut, abrasion and wound?

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A 21-year old male asked:

I applied Povidone-iodine on pimple away from my anus. No pain and becomes pale around it. Less redness. Slightly itch often. How is it? Is it good?

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A 41-year old female asked:

What to do if drained paronychia blister gets very soft after shower and opens up and under layers of very red skin are visible? I was using before povidone iodine, can it be still be added now that it is open?

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A 24-year old female asked:

I have 2nd degree burn on my butt & there's a open cut from a group of small blister (3"x3"). Are povidone iodine/bacitracin ointment good for it?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Is povidone iodine, polysporin and a bandage appropriate for horizontal nail bed laceration? Wound care took place following morning. (~8hrs after) at home. Nail is still attached. Cut downwards at an angle by razor, bleeding desisted within 1-2min?

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A 29-year old female asked:

I am breastfeeding my 4,5 month daughter and I have vaginal infections. Can I take povidone-Iodine vaginal pessary ? Does it badly affect my baby?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A female asked:

Im allergic to iodine my esradiol patch contains povidone Ihould i not use its?

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A member asked:

Povodine iodine 5% reduces tinea on face?

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A 18-year old male asked:

Can oral providone iodine be used for skin disinfection or is it mouth only ? I have only that and some small wounds to treat.

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A 25-year old female asked:

Is povindone iodine vaginal pessaries safe to use at 39 weeks pregnancy. What are the side effects to fetus and any alternative for it. ?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Betadine (povidone lodine (etodolac) solution my surgeon gv it to me for cleaning my penis glans n reduce sensitivity m circumcised 12 days ago this lotion work?

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A 20-year old female asked:

2days after tooth extraction, the socket had yellowish slough on top, I cleaned with povidone and normal saline and it goes off. I found a small empty hole there. Now, I'm suffering neck pain when swallow but no fever/sorethroat.What should I do next?

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A 44-year old asked:

Does pickle contain iodine?

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A 35-year old asked:

How important is iodine in your diet?

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A 50-year old asked:

Do you really need iodine to be healthy?

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A 52-year old male asked:

What is the half-life of iodine 131?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Does iodine cure bv?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Does kale contain iodine?

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A 45-year old asked:

Is iodine same as betadine?

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A 52-year old asked:

Are iodine supplements safe?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is iodine bad for hypertension?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is betadine the same as iodine?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can iodine alcohol irritate skin?

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