A cool, brown liquid that kills germs when applied to the skin.

This is the trade name for various solutions and strengths of povidine iodine antiseptic solution. Routinely used by doctors for preparing the skin for surgery, when it is liberally applied and allowed to soak in for at least two minutes. Likewise when piercing it should be allowed to soak in. Contra-indicated in persons allergic to iodine. The risks of prolonged use include Allergy: Iodine-containing medicines are sometimes injected by doctors and death from anaphylaxis might occur if the patient has previously developed iodine allergy. Damage to the healing cells within the piercing Skin discoloration

iodine solution used for treating wounds and as an anti-infective agent