Substance / Medication

Povidone iodine

Overview

Active Ingredient
povidone-iodine
RxNorm CUI
8611

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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A systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of topical povidone iodine in adenoviral conjunctivitis.
González Martín-Moro Julio, Zarallo-Gallardo Jesús, Guzmán-Almagro Elena et al. · Cont Lens Anterior Eye · 2023
PMID: 37380515Meta-Analysis
Comparison of topical honey and povidone iodine-based dressings for wound healing: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Zhang Fujie, Chen Zongnan, Su Feng et al. · J Wound Care · 2021
PMID: 33856925Meta-Analysis
A Meta-analysis of Prophylaxis of Surgical Site Infections with Topical Application of Povidone Iodine Before Primary Closure.
López-Cano Manuel, Kraft Miquel, Curell Anna et al. · World J Surg · 2019
PMID: 30244376Meta-Analysis
The Effect of Using Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Povidone Iodine Solution on the Healing Process Before a Cesarean Section.
Doğu Özlem, Tiryaki Öznur, Aksoy Emin Levent et al. · J Perianesth Nurs · 2025
PMID: 39692637RCT
Clinical Efficacy of Different Concentrations of Povidone Iodine in the Management of Peri-Implant Mucositis.
Shreenidhi S, Rajasekar Arvina · J Long Term Eff Med Implants · 2024
PMID: 38305374RCT
Effect of the povidone iodine, hypertonic alkaline solution and saline nasal lavage on nasopharyngeal viral load in COVID-19.
Batioglu-Karaaltin Aysegul, Yigit Ozgur, Cakan Dogan et al. · Clin Otolaryngol · 2023
PMID: 36973223RCT
Ocular signs and symptoms of orthokeratology patients associated with povidone iodine-based disinfecting solution.
Cho Pauline, Boost Maureen Valerie, Cheung Sin Wan · Cont Lens Anterior Eye · 2023
PMID: 35931598RCT

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Povidone iodine (substance)
SNOMED CT
386989006
UMLS CUI
C0032857
RxNorm CUI
8611

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 6 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
0
Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.