STABILIZED PVP-I SOLUTIONS

摘要

Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) solutions stable according to U.S.P. standards and a method for preparing the same are disclosed. The PVP-I solution includes a microbicidal effective amount of available iodine and an alkalinizing agent in an effective amount to maintain the stability of the solution according to U.S.P. standards when said solution is stored in a glass container, the solution being non-buffered. In preferred embodiments, the iodophor solution is a microbicidal PVP-I solution for ophthalmic use.