Poviodine Ointment

TV ads sway people to use products that are simply not the best for them to use in certain situations. As a microbiologist, let me explain and suggest an alternative:Ads encourage folks to use antibiotic-containing cremes and ointments for almost every scratch, cut and itch that occurs. Unfortunately, doing this encourages antibioitic resistance by bacteria. Too, although such agents do kill or inhibit many bacteria, they seldom contain agents that affect the yeast that can grow when normal bacteria are removed--the yeast that causes thrush or "yeast infection".A MUCH BETTER alternative is to use Povidone Iodine ointment. Povidone Iodine is the active ingredient in Betadine and other similar surgical scrubs, and it releass iodine when used. Unlike the antibiotics used in OTC ointments, iodine kills all bacteria AND also kills the yeast that can overgrow. Povidone Iodine ointment literally CAN'T be overused, as no microbial resistance to it has ever been documented.So, instead of "Thinking antibiotic", THINK POVIDONE IODINE! (By the way, old tincture of iodine works similarly and is equally effective!!)

Same stuff my doctor uses and recommends in his office. Helped stave off any infection while my deep laceration healed. Doesn't have any remarkable smell, doesn't itch or burn or sting, just works. Product will stain anything it contacts a yellow orange though (it's still iodine).

This is wonderful stuff and the new version doesn't stain clothes or sheets or anything else your wound may come in contact with. I really like it. The iodine heals rashes fast.

I love this stuff! Great to use instead of neosporin, as it helped heal any scrapes/ cuts, etc.. much faster. The color fades some after it's been on for a while, and it hasn't stained any of my clothes or anything, so that's good to know. I will definitely buy more in the future and recommend.

Highly recommended over Neosporin due to iodine in the ointment, which has exceptional antiseptic qualities. But beware - Neosporin will not stain your clothes, while Povidone definitely will.

Okay was a different base than I expected.

I expected ointment not a liquid.

Excellent product. It's our go to item for all minor cuts. Not able to get it at our local pharmacy where we have always gotten it before.