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Iodophors

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Definition: Complexes of iodine and non-ionic SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS acting as carrier and solubilizing agent for the iodine in water. Iodophors usually enhance bactericidal activity of iodine, reduce vapor pressure and odor, minimize staining, and allow wide dilution with water. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)     
Pharmacological Action Surface-Active Agents
See Also Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Examples Povidone-Iodine 		Other names Iodine, Tamed; Tamed Iodine
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Mycofix  74811-79-3   *Iodophors. Pol Arch Weter 1987;27(4):25
pollena iodine K  59165-47-8   *Iodophors. Pol Arch Weter 1987;27(4):25
iodaminox  100469-53-2   *Iodophors. Bratisl Lek Listy 1987;87(2):204
cadexomer iodine  94820-09-4 Cadexomer iodine  *Iodophors.
Pharma Action Anti-Infective Agents, Local 		Br J Dermatol 1983;109(1):77
nonylphenoxypolyethanol-iodine complex  11096-42-7   *Iodophors. VM SAC 1980;75(10):1613
Wescodyne  8050-84-8   *Iodophors *Polyethylene Glycols. Antimicrob Ag Chemother 12(1):107;1977; Health Lab Sci 15(3):133;1978; J Hyg (Lond) 83(1):111;1979
jodonal A  56833-12-6 iodonal A  *Iodophors. Vet Med (Cesk) 21(11):649-55;1976

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