Povidon-I 10% w/v (Solution)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Povidone iodine |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of primary or secondary topical infections
- Treatment of infected surgical incisions
- Treatment of infected decubitus or stasis ulcers
- Treatment of pyodermas
- Treatment of secondarily infected dermatoses
- Prophylaxis for microbial contaminations in burns
- Prophylaxis for microbial contaminations in incisions
- Prophylaxis for microbial contaminations in topical lesions
- Prevention and treatment of surface infections
- Treatment for seborrhea
- Preoperative scrubbing and washing of hospital operating room and equipments
- Preoperative prepping of operative site
- Disinfection of wounds, burns, lacerations and abrasions
- Prophylactic anti-infective agent in house, hospital & office procedures
- Postoperative application to incisions to help prevent infection
- Treatment of oral moniliasis
- Treatment of bacterial and mycotic skin infections
- 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
Pharmacology
- Complex of iodine and an organic polymer
- Superior to ordinary elemental iodine
- Prolongs germicidal activity of iodine
- Rapid microbicidal activity against bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and fungi/yeasts
- Sporicidal
- Non-staining
- Active in the presence of soap, blood, serum, pus, mucosal secretions, and water
Dosage & Administration
- Cream or ointment application frequency
- Solution application frequency
- Gargle & Mouthwash usage instructions
- Surgical Scrub instructions
- Powder application guidance
- Ophthalmic Solution instillation frequency
Interaction
- Interacts with strong alkali
- Interacts with sodium thiosulphate
- Interacts with sodium metabisulphite
- Interacts with thiomersal
- Exhibits hypothyroidic effect with concurrent lithium therapy
Contraindications
- Can cause hypersensitivity reactions
- Avoid regular use in patients with thyroid disorders
- Avoid use in patients receiving lithium therapy
- Assess serum iodide levels in severely burnt patients
- Avoid use in serious cavities
- Avoid use in children under the age of 2 years
Side Effects
- May cause hypersensitivity reactions
- Irritation of the skin and mucous membranes
- Systemic adverse effects on severe burns or large denuded areas of skin
- Interferes with thyroid function tests
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Compatibility with breastfeeding
- Not recommended for use in pregnant and lactating women
- Not recommended for use in human pregnancy or lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Precautions for deep or puncture wounds or serious burns
- Precautions for preoperative prepping
- Avoid prolonged exposure to wet solution
- Precautions for sores or ulcers in the mouth
- Precautions for patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency
- Care with known iodine sensitivity
- Precautions for blurred vision after instillation
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 ophthalmic solution dropper tip to any surface
- Do not use after one month of the first opening