Polydin 10% w/v (Solution)

1 Litter bottle: ৳ 700.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Povidone iodine
Company Chemist laboratories ltd

Indications

  • Adjunct to systemic therapy for topical infections
  • Infected surgical incisions
  • Infected decubitus or stasis ulcers
  • Pyodermas
  • Secondarily infected dermatoses
  • Infected traumatic lesions
  • Prevent microbial contaminations in burns
  • Prevent microbial contaminations in incisions and other topical lesions
  • Degerming skin in hyperalimentation, the umbilical area or circumcision
  • Prevent infections in abrasions, minor cuts, and wounds
  • Treatment of surface infections
  • Treatment of seborrhea
  • Preoperative and postoperative scrubbing and washing of hospital operating room and equipments
  • Preoperative prepping of operative site
  • Disinfection of wounds, burns, lacerations and abrasions
  • Postoperative application to incisions
  • Oral moniliasis (thrush)
  • Bacterial and mycotic skin infections
  • Degerm the skin, mucous membrane, and hyperalimentation procedures
  • Gargle & Mouthwash for acute mucosal infections of the mouth and pharynx
  • Gargle & Mouthwash for oral hygiene prior to, during, and after dental and oral surgery

Pharmacology

  • Complex of iodine and an organic polymer
  • Rapid microbicidal activity against bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and fungi/yeasts
  • Sporicidal
  • Non-staining
  • Prolonged germicidal action
  • Active in the presence of soap, blood, serum, pus, mucosal secretions, and water

Dosage & Administration

  • Apply once or twice daily for maximum of 14 days
  • Apply once or twice a week for prevention of infection
  • Apply full strength as often as needed as paint, spray, or wet soak
  • Gargle or rinse with up to 10 mL for up to 30 seconds without swallowing
  • Repeat up to four times daily
  • Wet hands and forearms with water for surgical scrub
  • Pour about 5 mL of Povidone Iodine Surgical Scrub on the palm of the hand and spread over both hands and forearms
  • Apply a light dusting of powder to the affected area
  • 1 drop 4 times daily for ophthalmic solution

Interaction

  • Exhibits interaction with strong alkali
  • Exhibits interaction with sodium thiosulphate
  • Exhibits interaction with sodium metabisulphite
  • Exhibits interaction with thiomersal
  • Concurrent lithium therapy may lead to hypothyroidic effect

Contraindications

  • Regular use in patients with thyroid disorders
  • Regular use in patients receiving lithium therapy
  • Avoid in severely burnt patients
  • Avoid in serious cavities
  • Avoid in Children under the age of 2 years

Side Effects

  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Irritation of the skin and mucous membranes
  • Systemic adverse effects with application to severe burns or large denuded areas
  • Interference with thyroid function tests

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Generally compatible with breastfeeding
  • Not recommended for use in pregnant and lactating women
  • No experience regarding the safety in human pregnancy or lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Consult Registered Physician for deep or puncture wounds or serious burns
  • Avoid prolonged use in preoperative prepping
  • Avoid regular use for more than 14 days for Gargle & Mouthwash
  • Avoid regular use in patients on concurrent lithium therapy
  • Special caution needed when regular applications to broken skin are made to patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency
  • Use directly from the container for Powder
  • Patients should not drive or use machinery if experiencing blurred vision after application of the eye drops

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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