Povidonecontaining
Povidone-containing refers to products that include povidone, typically polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), a synthetic water-soluble polymer. PVP is manufactured in grades with different molecular weights and is widely used as an excipient or functional ingredient in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and consumer products. As an excipient, povidone acts as a binder, thickener, stabilizer, film-forming agent, and adhesive, helping to improve tablet cohesion, viscosity, and texture.
Povidone-containing formulations in medicine include tablets and capsules where PVP binds active ingredients, liquid suspensions where
A notable subset is povidone-iodine (PVP-I), formed when iodine is complexed with povidone. PVP-I is a broad-spectrum
Safety and regulation: Povidone-containing products are generally regarded as safe when used as directed, but adverse