Providine Iodine

Providine Iodine
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2	Synonym
3	Physical Property	Physical state Amorphous powder Colour Yellowish-brown Odour Slight characteristics Taste Characteristics Solubility Soluble in water and alcohol  Insoluble in acetone , carbon tetrachloride , chloroform and petroleum ether .
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility
6	Uses	i)                    It is used as disinfectant and antiseptic for the treatment of contaminated wounds and preoperative preparation of the skin and mucous membrane . ii)                   It is used in gargles and mouthwashes for the treatment of infections in the oral cavity .
7	Side Effect	Povidone iodine may produce local reaction .
8	Storage	It is stored in airtight container