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Povidone Iodine is also categorized as disinfectant/antiseptic. Does it mean it was just the same as rubbing alcohol?

April 26, 2017alcohol antiseptic categorized Disinfectant Iodine mean povidone rubbing

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Povidone Iodine is also categorized as disinfectant/antiseptic. Does it mean it was just the same as rubbing alcohol?

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– Both are effective disinfectant. Povidone Iodine is best for wound cleaning and healing while Rubbing alcohol as a rubdown or for general massage purposes since it is more harsh to use and has a burning sensation when you put on wounds.