What is the drug assodine used for?: An Overview of Povidone-Iodine
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Approximately 72 million Americans visit the emergency department each year for injuries, with minor cuts and scrapes being a common occurrence. The drug referred to as 'assodine' is a likely misspelling of the brand name Asodine or Ashlodine, which contain the active ingredient povidone-iodine. This medication is a widely used antiseptic for preventing and treating infections in minor skin wounds.
