Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), also commonly called polyvidone or povidone, is a water-soluble polymer made from the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidone. PVP is available in a range of molecular weights and related viscosities, and can be selected according to the desired application properties.Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a polymer used as a pharmaceutical aid, complexing agent, and solubilizer.