Answer
Povidone iodine gradually releases iodine, which exerts antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, viruses and spores.
Sources for this answer
- Minims Povidone Iodine 5% w/v Eye Drops, SolutionBausch & Lomb U.K Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 5Document updated
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