Lodine is used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain of osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis) and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used to relieve pain in other situations.

Venky's Iopaint antimicrobial spray is a solution of povidone and iodine. It is used for the preparation of the skin for aseptic surgery as an antiseptic for wounds, for dressing cuts, burns, lacerations and abrasions, and post-operative dressings.