Povidone
Also known as: Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Povidone is used as a tablet binding, coating and dispersing agent in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Povidone is used to produce artificial tears in the management of dry eye conditions, may also be used as a plasma expander in some conditions.<br> Its derivative Povidone-Iodine is used as a pre-operative skin antiseptic. It is itused as a component in arteficial tears and contac lens solutions.
Primary Characteristics
Povidone is also known as Polyvinylpyrrolidone.
It is of Synthetic origin.
Solubility in Water: Soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: Soluble · Non-proprietary name: Povidone.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Povidone is primarily indicated in conditions like Dry eye syndrome, Muscle relaxation during intensive care.
Povidone is also indicated for secondary conditions like Muscle relaxation (short duration) for surgery.
Contraindications
Povidone is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity, Neonates.
Dosage
None recorded.
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Povidone in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Itching, Hives, Rashes.
Povidone is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Mild burning, Skin irritation.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.21.7 — Other ophthalmologicals