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What is the solute in betadine?
Kills germs in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Is iodine a organism?
Iodine is not an organism, it is an element with atomic number 53. It is used to kill microorganisms which is why it is the main component of Betadine.
What is the composition of iodine solution?
Otherwise a solvent is stated, a solution of iodine contains only iodine molecules.
What is the difference between strong iodine solution and weak iodine solution?
their color
Is antiseptic iodine a solution or solvent?
The liquid product is a solution. The iodine is one of the solutes within the solution.
What is the same as bentadine?
It isn't the same, but betadine is an iodine solution.
Can you use betadine if you are allergic to iodine?
You should not use Betadine if a patient is allergic to iodine. Betadine contains approximately 1% iodine, which could be enough to cause an allergic reaction.
What is the purpose of iodine or betadine in a first aid kit?
Betadine and iodine are antiseptic microbicides used for wound cleansing and sterilization. It is often used as a replacement for or in conjunction with hydrogen peroxide. The solution's active ingredient is povidone iodine, typically at a 10% concentration with a small number of inactive additives. It can be used 1-3 times daily for the treatment of minor cuts, scrapes, burns, etc.
What is the trade name for povidone iodine a topical anti infective?
Betadine
What to use if allergic to betadine?
If a patient is allergic to betadine, most commonly, a physician will use alcohol as a prep. This is the case with an iodine allergy as well.
Can iodine be used on lumps on horses?
Betadine, not iodine is the commonly used disinfectant in horses because iodine has more risk of causing localized skin irritation and chemical blistering. Betadine can be used on lumps however it is not effective at treating conditions that are not bacterial or fungal in nature.
Can you get iodine crystals from betadine?
yes, good luck with the manufacturing of that stuff
What is the solute in betadine?
Kills germs in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Is iodine a organism?
Iodine is not an organism, it is an element with atomic number 53. It is used to kill microorganisms which is why it is the main component of Betadine.
What do you call the red liquid that is applied to small wounds?
Macuracome (spelling?) Note, mercurochrome and iodine tincture are no longer medically used. They have been replaced by Betadine solution and Neosporin ointment.
What are the prepping solutions used in the OR?
Alcohol, Iodophors, Betadine, Iodine, chlorhexidine. to name a few
Is iodine solution ionic?
A solution of iodine is covalent.
