Comparing Povidone Iodine Topical vs Sodium Hypochlorite Topical
| Povidone iodine topical | Sodium hypochlorite topical |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Povidone iodine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Sodium hypochlorite topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Povidone iodine topical | More about Sodium hypochlorite topical | ||||||||
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Povidone iodine topical has an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 73% reported a negative effect. |
Sodium hypochlorite topical has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic, Aerodine, Antisept, Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Scrub, Betadine, Betadine Aerosol Spray, Betadine Antiseptic Oral Rinse, Betadine Douche, Betadine Mouthwash/Gargle, Betadine Perineal Wash Concentrate, Betadine Shampoo, Betadine Skin Cleanser, Betadine Surgi-Prep Brush, Betadine Surgical Scrub, Betadine Swabsticks, Betagen, Clinidine, Efodine, GRX-Dyne, GRX-Dyne Scrub, Hospital Antiseptic, Iodex, Recuro Vaginal, Summers Eve View more | Anasept, Anasept Antimicrobial, Anasept Cleanser, Dakins Full Strength Solution, Dakins Half Strength Solution, Dakins Quarter Strength Solution, Di-Dak-Sol, Epicyn, H-Chlor 6, H-Chlor Wound, Hyclodex, Hysept View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Povidone iodine topical:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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March 31, 1989 |
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