Povidone Iodine Prep

Povidone Iodine prep is a form of topical antiseptic solution commonly used to prevent infections and promote healing. Find a wide selection of povidone iodine skin prep options from trusted brands to meet your needs.

What Is Povidone Iodine Prep?
Also known as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), povidone is a biologically inert substance that easily binds with other substances to form compounds. It is used in contact lenses, solid and liquid medications and many cosmetic products. Povidone can reduce the irritating or toxic nature of other substances when formulated in combination, which is why it is commonly paired with iodine as a topical antiseptic.

Forms of Povidone Iodine Skin Prep
Solutions of povidone iodine prep are often used in surgical and other healthcare settings to prep for procedures and treat wounds, as well as in first aid kits as an initial treatment for minor cuts, abrasions and burns.

This skin prep is available in many forms:
Brushes & Swabsticks – Impregnated and disposable scrub brushes and swabsticks are individually packaged and allow for easy prep of surgical areas and treatment of minor wounds without mess.

Pads – Individually packaged saturated pads are convenient skin prep for venipuncture, IV starts, renal dialysis and other minimally invasive procedures.

Liquid Solution – Bottles of povidone iodine solution are available in sizes from 4 fluid ounces to 1 gallon. These products are often used for pre-operative hand scrubbing and surgical site prep. Dyna-Hex also produces a 4% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) scrub that is effective for pre-op scrubbing, wound care and general personal hand hygiene.

Remover – 3M DuraPrep Remover Lotion combines isopropyl alcohol, sodium thiosulfate and moisturizers to remove iodine color, prep film and other soluble solutions without scrubbing or irritation.