The 15 clinical trials identified involved treatment with one or more of the following antiseptics and disinfectants: benzydamine (2 RCTs), chlorhexidine (2 RCTs), dequalinium chloride (1 RCT ...

However, it is not approved for mucosal application in Japan. The aims of this study were to investigate if topical povidone iodine (i) inhibits bacterial growth and (ii) disrupts the balance of ...