Background: Topical 0.12% chlorhexidine has been used widely to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation. However, it is not approved for mucosal ...

Sep. 20—A popular topical iodine-based antiseptic is the latest drug to be misused as an unproven and potentially deadly treatment for COVID-19. Sold under the brand name Betadine, the antiseptic is ...

I2Pure, a leader in molecular iodine technology, today celebrates Zimmer Biomet’s recent achievement in receiving Japan's Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) approval for orthopedic ...

CHICAGO — Topical antibiotic prophylaxis is completely unnecessary in association with intravitreal injections, according to findings from more than 15,000 injections by a single surgeon who presented ...

Do not use Betadine Antiseptic Topical Ointment: if you are allergic to povidone or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this ...

My first acquaintance with iodine came many, many years ago, as a rambunctious little kid who was no stranger to cuts and scrapes. Thankfully my mother was prepared. She always kept a good supply of ...