Povilect 5% v/v (Ophthalmic Solution)

10 ml drop: ৳ 90.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Povidone iodine
Company Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Primary or secondary topical infections
  • Infected surgical incisions
  • Infected decubitus or stasis ulcers
  • Pyodermas
  • Secondarily infected dermatoses
  • Infected traumatic lesions
  • Prevent microbial contaminations in burns, incisions and other topical lesions
  • Degerming skin in hyperalimentation, the umbilical area or circumcision
  • Abrasions, minor cuts, and wounds prevents the development of infections and permits wound healing
  • The treatment of acute mucosal infections of the mouth and pharynx
  • Oral hygiene prior to, during and after dental and oral surgery
  • Preoperative and postoperative scrubbing and washing by surgeons and operation theatre staff
  • Preoperative preparation of patients' skin
  • For disinfection of wounds, burns, lacerations and abrasions
  • Postoperative application to incisions to help prevent infection
  • In oral moniliasis (thrush); bacterial and mycotic skin infections, decubitus & stasis ulcers
  • As a preoperative swab in the mouth & throat
  • For the symptomatic treatment of dry eye conditions including keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Pharmacology

  • Complex of iodine and an organic polymer, povidone
  • Povidone Iodine is superior to ordinary elemental iodine
  • Rapid microbicidal activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative 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 once or twice daily or at dressing changes for a maximum of 14 days
  • Apply once or twice a week for as long as necessary
  • Apply full strength as often as needed as paint, spray, or wet soak
  • Use undiluted or diluted with an equal volume of warm water for gargle & mouthwash
  • Apply a light dusting of powder to the affected area
  • 1 drop 4 times daily or as required for ophthalmic solution

Interaction

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

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Avoid regular use in patients with thyroid disorders
  • Avoid use in severely burnt patients without assessing serum iodide levels
  • Avoid use in serious cavities and in Children under the age of 2 years

Side Effects

  • Hypersensitivity reactions and irritation of the skin and mucous membranes
  • Systemic adverse effects such as metabolic acidosis, hypernatraemia, and impairment of renal function with severe burns or large areas denuded of skin
  • Interference with thyroid function tests

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 during human pregnancy or lactation, except for compelling reasons

Precautions & Warnings

  • In case of deep or puncture wounds or serious burns, consult Registered Physician
  • Special caution when applying to broken skin of patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency
  • Excess powder can be washed off readily with warm water
  • Patients experiencing blurred vision after application should not drive or use machinery
  • Contact lenses should not be worn during instillation of the ophthalmic solution

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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