.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.D_Dermatologicals.D08A_AntisepticsAndDisinfectants.D08AG01_IodineOctylphenoxypolygl.IodineOctylphenoxypolygl .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.D_Dermatologicals.D08A_AntisepticsAndDisinfectants.D08AG01_IodineOctylphenoxypolygl.IodineOctylphenoxypolygl| name: | IodineOctylphenoxypolyglycolether |
| ATC code: | D08AG01 | route: | topical |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Iodine/octylphenoxypolyglycolether (also known as 'povidone-iodine' or 'non-ionic iodophor') is a topical antiseptic solution used for skin disinfection before and after surgery, and for cleansing wounds. It is a complex of iodine with a surfactant (octylphenoxypolyglycolether) to provide sustained iodine release and increased solubility. This formulation is approved and commonly used today for antimicrobial purposes on skin and mucous membranes.
No published primary pharmacokinetic studies were found specifically for iodine/octylphenoxypolyglycolether in humans (all sexes, all ages, topical use for disinfection). Since the product is intended for local, external use, systemic absorption is considered minimal in healthy, unbroken skin.
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