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iodophor
Complex of iodine & non-ionic surface-acting carrier & solubilizing agent for iodine in water.
Mechanism of action:
- iodophors usually enhance bactericidal activity of iodine, reduce vapor pressure & odor, minimize staining, & allow wide dilution with water
Related
iodine [I]
General
antibacterial agent
References
- NLM MeSH Browser
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/meshhome.html
Component-of
povidone-iodine (Betadine)