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Povidone iodine
Essential medicine status
Section:
15. Antiseptics and disinfectants 15.1. Antiseptics
ATC codes: D08AG02
EMLc
Indication
Povidone iodine ICD11 code: XM24J7
INN
Povidone
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core (EML)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Local > Topical > Solution: 10% (equivalent to 1% available iodine)
EML status history
First added in 1993 (TRS 850)
Changed in 2007 (TRS 950)
Changed in 2021 (TRS 1035)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
iodine (ATC codes: D08AG03)
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
Wikipedia
Povidone iodine
DrugBank
Povidone iodine (Povidone-iodine)
Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of square box listings on the EML and EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended iodine be specified as a therapeutic alternative under the square box listing for povidone iodine on the EML and EMLc.