Donadin 6% w/w (Cream)

20 gm tube: ৳ 26.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Povidone iodine
Company	Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Optear 5 v eye drop

Adjunct to systemic therapy for primary or secondary topical infections
Treatment of infected surgical incisions
Management of infected decubitus or stasis ulcers
Control of pyodermas
Management of secondarily infected dermatoses
Prevention of microbial contaminations in burns and incisions
Degerming skin in hyperalimentation, umbilical area, or circumcision
Prevention of infections in abrasions, minor cuts, and wounds
Treatment of surface infections and seborrhea
Preoperative and postoperative scrubbing and washing of hospital operating room and equipments
Disinfection of wounds, burns, lacerations, and abrasions
Prophylactic anti-infective agent in house, hospital & office procedures
Postoperative application to incisions to help prevent infection
Management of oral moniliasis, bacterial and mycotic skin infections, decubitus & stasis ulcers
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

Complex of iodine and organic polymer (povidone iodine)
Prolongs germicidal activity of iodine by liberating elemental iodine slowly
Rapid microbicidal activity against bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and fungi/yeasts
Sporicidal
Non-staining and active in the presence of soap, blood, serum, pus, mucosal secretions, and water

Apply cream/ointment once or twice daily for up to 14 days for treatment of infection
Apply cream/ointment once or twice a week for prevention of infection
Apply solution as often as needed as paint, spray, or wet soak
Use gargle & mouthwash undiluted or diluted with warm water, up to 4 times daily for up to 14 consecutive days
Apply surgical scrub as per specific instructions for preoperative and postoperative washing
Apply powder as a light dusting to the affected area

Exhibits interaction with strong alkali, sodium thiosulphate, sodium metabisulphite, and thiomersal
Concurrent lithium therapy may exhibit a hypothyroidic effect

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

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

Not recommended for use during pregnancy
Usually compatible with breastfeeding (as per American Academy of Pediatrics)
Not recommended for use in pregnant and lactating women for gargle & mouthwash and surgical scrub
No experience regarding safety in human pregnancy or lactation for povidone eye drops

Special caution in case of deep or puncture wounds, serious burns, or broken skin
Avoid prolonged exposure in preoperative prepping
Avoid regular use in patients on concurrent lithium therapy
Avoid regular use in children under 6 years of age
Caution when used on known iodine sensitivity
Careful application for patients with blurred vision after instillation of eye drops