Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Information about Polyvinylpyrrolidone

Polyvinylpyrrolidone uses

Polyvinylpyrrolidone is used to prevent infections.

How polyvinylpyrrolidone works

Polyvinylpyrrolidone is an antiseptic. It stops the vital functions of infectious microbial cells and leads to their death. This is how it works to prevent and treat infection.

Common side effects of polyvinylpyrrolidone

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Gastrointestinal disturbance, Decreased white blood cell count

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    Content on this page was last updated on 13 April, 2021, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)