The Powerful Mechanism of Action of Cipladine (Povidone-Iodine)
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For over 150 years, iodine has been a cornerstone in preventing and treating wound infections due to its powerful antibacterial properties. Cipladine, a widely used topical antiseptic, harnesses this capability through its active ingredient, povidone-iodine, which employs a broad-spectrum antimicrobial mechanism of action to rapidly eliminate pathogens.