povidone–iodine

trade names: ACU-dyne, Aerodine, Betadine; drug class: iodophor disinfectant; action: destroys a wide variety of microorganisms by local irritation and germicidal action; uses: cleansing wounds, disinfection, preoperative skin preparation; dental use: to irrigate periodontal pockets before debridement to control bleeding and pain.

A complex produced by reacting iodine with the polymer povidone; used as a topical anti-infective. Called also Betadine.