(HealthDay)—Use of topical iodine can cause overestimation of blood glucose (BG) readings, according to a case report published online Aug. 8 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.

The recommended daily iodine intake is 150 µg in adults who are not pregnant or lactating. Most people can tolerate levels above this threshold, but excess iodine exposure or ingestion can result ...

Topical Povidone-Iodine Effective in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media. Laurie Barclay, MD. October 27, 2003. Oct. 27, 2003 — Topical povidone-iodine (PVP-I) is effective for the treatment of ...

Despite concerns, topical lidocaine gels applied prior to cataract surgery do not compromise the antibacterial effect of povidone-iodine, new research shows. News & Perspective Drugs & Diseases ...

The randomized, controlled, investigator-masked clinical trial compared povidone-iodine 1.25% ophthalmic solution with topical antibiotics for bacterial keratitis in areas of the world where use ...