Cleanser 10% w/v (Solution)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 120.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Povidone iodine
Company General pharmaceuticals ltd
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Indications

  • Therapeutically applied for primary or secondary topical infections
  • Used for infected surgical incisions
  • For treating infected decubitus or stasis ulcers
  • Effective in managing pyodermas
  • Applicable for secondarily infected dermatoses
  • Prevent microbial contaminations in burns, incisions, and other topical lesions
  • Degerm skin in hyperalimentation, the umbilical area, or circumcision
  • Prevent infections and promote wound healing for abrasions, minor cuts, and wounds
  • Treatment and prevention of surface infections and skin conditions like seborrhea
  • Preoperative and postoperative scrubbing and washing of hospital operating room and equipment
  • As a prophylactic anti-infective agent in house, hospital & office procedures
  • Prevent infection in oral moniliasis (thrush), bacterial and mycotic skin infections, decubitus & stasis ulcers
  • Use as a preoperative swab in the mouth & throat
  • Treatment of acute mucosal infections of the mouth and pharynx
  • Oral hygiene prior to, during and after dental and oral surgery
  • Antiseptic skin cleanser for preoperative and postoperative scrubbing and washing by surgeons and operation theatre staff and preoperative preparation of patients' skin
  • Topical application for superficial wounds, minor cuts, burns, abrasions, lacerations
  • Used for the symptomatic treatment of dry eye conditions including keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Pharmacology

  • Complex of iodine and an organic polymer, povidone
  • Offers prolonged germicidal activity of iodine
  • Rapid microbicidal activity against various microorganisms
  • Non-staining and active in the presence of soap, blood, serum, pus, mucosal secretions, and water

Dosage & Administration

  • Apply once or twice daily for a maximum of 14 days for infection treatment
  • Apply once or twice a week for as long as necessary for infection prevention
  • Apply full strength as often as needed as paint, spray, or wet soak for solution
  • Gargle or rinse with up to 10 mL for up to 30 seconds without swallowing, repeat up to four times daily for up to 14 consecutive days
  • Wet hands and forearms with water, apply Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub and scrub thoroughly for about five minutes for surgical scrub
  • Apply a light dusting of powder to the affected area

Interaction

  • Exhibits interaction with strong alkali, sodium thiosulphate, sodium metabisulphite, and thiomersal
  • Concurrent lithium therapy has been shown to exhibit hypothyroidic effect

Contraindications

  • May cause hypersensitivity reactions
  • Avoid regular use in patients with thyroid disorders or those receiving lithium therapy
  • Assess serum iodide levels in severely burnt patients
  • Not to be used in serious cavities and in children under the age of 2 years

Side Effects

  • May cause hypersensitivity reactions and irritation of the skin and mucous membranes
  • Application to severe burns or large denuded areas may produce systemic adverse effects
  • May interfere with thyroid function tests

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the possibility of iodine absorption affecting the fetal thyroid
  • Usually compatible with breastfeeding as per the American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Not advised for use in pregnant and lactating women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use with caution in deep or puncture wounds, serious burns, and known iodine sensitivity
  • Avoid 'pooling' of solution beneath the patient during preoperative prepping
  • Prolonged exposure to wet solution may cause irritation or severe skin reactions
  • Regular use should be avoided in patients on concurrent lithium therapy
  • Care must be taken when applying on broken skin of patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency

Therapeutic Class

  • Iodine compounds (Anti-septic Preparations)

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 25°C, do not freeze
  • Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light
  • Keep out of the reach of children
  • Do not touch the ophthalmic solution dropper tip to any surface
  • Do not use it after one month of the first opening

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