Povin 1% w/v (Mouthwash)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Povidone iodine |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
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
- Treatment of infected traumatic lesions
- Prevention of microbial contaminations in burns
- Prevention of microbial contaminations in incisions
- Prevention of microbial contaminations in other topical lesions
- Degerming skin in hyperalimentation
- Degerming the umbilical area
- Degerming the circumcision area
- Prevention and treatment of surface infections
- Treatment of seborrhea
- Preoperative scrubbing and washing of hospital operating room and equipment
- Preoperative prepping of operative site including the vagina
- 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 (thrush)
- Treatment of bacterial and mycotic skin infections
- Treatment of oral mucosal infections
- Oral hygiene prior to dental and oral surgery
- Antiseptic skin cleanser for preoperative and postoperative scrubbing and washing
Pharmacology
- Complex of iodine and an organic polymer
- 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
- Apply cream or ointment once or twice daily for a maximum of 14 days
- Apply cream or ointment once or twice a week for as long as necessary
- Apply solution as paint, spray, or wet soak
- Use undiluted or diluted with warm water for gargle and mouthwash
- Apply powder as a light dusting to the affected area
- Instill 1 drop of ophthalmic solution 4 times daily or as required
Interaction
- Exhibits interaction with strong alkali, sodium thiosulphate, sodium metabisulphite, and thiomersal
- Shows hypothyroidic effect with concurrent lithium therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Regular use in patients with thyroid disorders or those receiving lithium therapy
- Assessment of serum iodide levels in severely burnt patients
- Avoid use in serious cavities and 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
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Usually compatible with breastfeeding (as per American Academy of Pediatrics)
- Avoid regular use in pregnant and lactating women
- Not recommended for use in human pregnancy or lactation unless for compelling reasons
Precautions & Warnings
- Consult Registered Physician for deep wounds, puncture wounds, or serious burns
- Avoid 'pooling' beneath the patient during preoperative prepping
- Avoid prolonged use of gargle & mouthwash and surgical scrub
- Take special caution when applying to broken skin in patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency
- Be cautious when used on known iodine sensitivity
- Patients experiencing blurred vision after ophthalmic solution application should not drive or use machinery
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