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Is Povidone Iodine Helpful in COVID-19?

Povidone-iodine (iodine) is used to rinse the nose or mouth. Povidone-iodine has been shown to kill viruses with direct but prolonged contact in laboratory tests. But when applied to humans, no preventive or therapeutic effect has been demonstrated. So povidone-iodine is not useful for COVID-19.

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Author: Prof. Dr. Dirk Devroey - Latest update: 0000-00-00 - Copyright: Clinifacts 2024

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