McKesson PVP Prep Solution USP, 10% Povidone-Iodine, 4 oz, 1 Count

Still Counting the Uses!!

I continue to find uses for this stuff, both medically and hygienically. I figure I'm saving about $40 buying by the gallon! Hygienically. I had a need some time ago to keep my hands exceedingly clean. I mixed (another brand in 8 oz container) some iodine with regular soap, from that it evolved into the shower. Now I clean (certain parts :-) ) with soap and iodine. I don't cover myself in this stuff. I wash my face and hair normally but "other places" get the treatment. Since iodine disinfects on contact, a few seconds, from wash to rinse, is not going to make a difference. I definitely feel cleaner and I'm sure it's not physiological! :-) I've also had irritation problems shaving. Now, I dip my razor into just enough iodine and hot water to cover the blade, rinse it off and by golly, no more irritation!! Boom! I am a light skinned white guy who's had things growing on my skin since puberty! Most all of it is superficial including basil cell carcinoma as I got much older. In some cases the fix has been surgery and/or freezing. Recently I began experimenting on small lesions that pop up. I was totally blown away to see the lesion improve dramatically! Not a cure (YET!) but, again, dramatically improve! I've just begun to experiment on other areas, nothing to say about them yet! WARNING! It can take some time to improve, i.e. days, weeks, months but improve it has! Zits, moles and warts are NOT superficial! Won't hurt to try it but don't hold your breath! And don't even think of a child use it on their own. Keep the stuff well away from your eyes, as in neck down! There is a warning not to cover large areas for a long time. When I do, I leave it for an hour and rinse! Whatever it takes to stay away from the doctor's office I will at least try it

58 persons found it helpful

Great bargain for the price

I have a pitbull with massive skin issues I started doing the Betadine prep and hydrogen peroxide rinse one cup of each in a gallon of water and Presto he is almost a hundred percent better in 4 day

47 persons found it helpful

Using as canine allergy foot soak

arrived promptly and I have been making up a foot soak for my allergy dog with it thanks to Dr. Becker's ti

46 persons found it helpful

I Swear By this Stuff.

If you are fighting flu, staph; have a sick dog (to clean an animal kennel thouroughly-- from what I learned when working in a farming community, from a veterinary setting, its the ONLY thing that will kill Parvovirus--you must let it set on surface for 3 minutes), if you have animals in general, this is a must have product in your home. For general cleaning, 30 seconds. There is nothing fluffy about its scent, but you know for sure your areas are clean, and free from doing harm. I have mixed it with a little Dawn for flu hand washing--with COVID going on you can't be too careful!! I have also used it to treat mange on my big doggy, along with an ear infection too. For mange, wash and CAREFULLY avoid eyes at all cost. For ear cleaning, I spray the ear, towel the dog's head for a moment, as she wants to shake, and eye protection for your pet AND your self is really important. (Ask me how I know that, sigh?) Then rinse the offending ear gently, gently with warm water until it runs clear. I swear by this stuff

42 persons found it helpful

Great to eradicate body odour all over 1tsp in bath water 2 times per week

Great solution I use 1tsp in my bath water to overcome body odor especially groin odour , and armpits odour that no one wants to talk abou

38 persons found it helpful

Easy remedy for paw irritation

I stumbled across an article on using this product to clean pet paws and after numerous ineffectual treatments, I thought I'd give it a try. I can't believe such a simple solution was so readily available! I soak my dog's paws in a diluted solution of PVP prep and there is no more irritation, redness or rawness on his paws anymore. It does cause staining, but I'll take that over infections and him being miserable. This is a great product at a great price and I will purchase again

24 persons found it helpful

Best all-around preventive and treatment for multiple skin infections and wound treatment.

Povidone Iodine is the answer to many health issues in both humans and animals. I use it to treat my dog's ear infections and other skin problems. It helped eliminate mites on my rabbits. Also controls fungal infections on my mother's feet. Effective on yeast infections wherever they occur, and excellent for preventing them as well. If outdoor work results in sweaty scalp followed by itchy scalp, a rinse with povidone iodine after regular shampoo will help keep the itching under control. It doesn't sting, and doesn't stain natural fabrics. If you buy it in the small containers at a drug store It's too expensive to use freely, but in these gallon containers it is very affordable without having to measure it out by the drop

18 persons found it helpful

Great product at a bargain price

Povidone iodine is a great product with countless uses. This gallon jug is a lifetime supply for most people other than surgeons and vets and it is a bargain (although less of a bargain than when I bought it a few weeks ago for ten dollars less). It was packaged very securely and not a drop leaked during shipping

10 persons found it helpful

Great choice for generic povidone solution

Best generic povidone solutione I've so far to replace the far pricier Betadine. Has the necessary thickness and stays on the skin. Doesn't smell exactly like Betadine but it's not nasty or unpleasant like some of the generics being sold. When mixed with soap it will make a nice golden yellow later for handwashing and skin disinfection

10 persons found it helpful

Great dog paw disinfectant

Been using this on my dog's paws. I think it helps a bit. I put it in a tub and mix with water until it's an iced tea color then soak have her stand in it for 5 minutes--then pat dry

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