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POTASSIUM vs POVIDONE-IODINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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POTASSIUM vs POVIDONE-IODINE: Safety Overview

Metric POTASSIUM POVIDONE-IODINE
Total FAERS Reports 11,986 1,447
Deaths Reported 2,094 113
Death Rate 17.5% 7.8%
Hospitalizations 5,157 325
Average Patient Age 61.6 yrs 59.2 yrs
% Female Patients 56.0% 74.0%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Dec 17, 1986
Manufacturer XLCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Lights Medical Manufacture Co., Ltd.
Route ORAL TOPICAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription