Povimed 10% w/v (Solution)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Povidone iodine |
| Company | Medrx life science ltd |
| Also available as |
Title, Categories, and Description
- Povidone Iodine Medicine Product
- Antiseptic Preparations
- Medication for Infections and Wound Healing
- Treatment for Topical Infections and Ulcers
- Ophthalmic Solution for Dry Eyes
- Therapeutic Class: Iodine compounds
Dimensions
Varies based on product type and packaging size
Color Options
Cream, Ointment, Solution, Powder, Ophthalmic Solution
Functions
- Antiseptic
- Germicidal
- Preventative
- Disinfectant
- Symptomatic treatment for dry eyes
Materials
Povidone, Iodine, Organic Polymers
Technical Specifications
- Pharmacology: Complex of iodine and povidone, rapid microbicidal activity against bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi, non-staining, sporicidal, active in the presence of biological fluids and water
- Interactions:
- Strongly Interacts with:
- Strong alkali
- Sodium thiosulphate
- Sodium metabisulphite
- Thiomersal
- Concurrent Lithium Therapy: Exhibits hypothyroidic effect
- Strongly Interacts with:
- Contraindications:
- Avoid in Patients with:
- Thyroid disorders
- Nodular colloid goitre
- Endemic goitre
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Lithium therapy
- Not for use in:
- Severely burnt patients
- Children under 2 years old
- Avoid in Patients with:
- Side Effects:
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Skin and mucous membrane irritation
- Systemic adverse effects in severe burns
- Interference with thyroid function tests
- Dosage & Administration:
- Cream/Ointment:
- Treatment of infection: Once or twice daily for up to 14 days
- Prevention of infection: Once or twice a week for as long as necessary
- Solution: Apply full strength as often as needed as paint, spray, or wet soak
- Gargle & Mouthwash: Use undiluted or diluted with warm water, gargle or rinse up to 10 mL for up to 30 seconds without swallowing, repeat up to 4 times daily for up to 14 days
- Surgical Scrub: Preoperative and postoperative washing for operating personnel and patients, use for washing in physician's office
- Powder: Apply a light dusting to affected area, forms a protective antiseptic layer when dry
- Ophthalmic Solution: 1 drop 4 times daily or as required
- Cream/Ointment:
- Pregnancy & Lactation: Not recommended during pregnancy, usually compatible with breastfeeding, not recommended for compelling reasons during pregnancy and lactation
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Cream/Ointment: Consult Registered Physician for deep wounds or burns, discontinue use and consult physician if irritation persists or infection occurs
- Solution: Avoid 'pooling' beneath the patient, consult Registered Physician for deep wounds or burns, discontinue use and consult physician if irritation persists or infection occurs
- Gargle & Mouthwash: Avoid prolonged use, not for children under 6 years old, caution in patients on concurrent lithium therapy
- Surgical Scrub: Caution with broken skin and pre-existing renal insufficiency, avoid regular use in patients on concurrent lithium therapy, may discolor white gold jewellery
- Powder: Use with caution on known iodine sensitivity, excess powder washes off readily with warm water, not for internal administration
- Ophthalmic Solution: Caution with blurred vision, contact lens use, and machinery operation after application
- Storage Conditions: Store below 25°C, protect from freezing and light, keep out of reach of children, do not touch ophthalmic solution dropper tip to any surface, do not use after one month of opening
Design Elements
- Golden surfactant solution for surgical scrub
- Pleasantly flavored solution for gargle and mouthwash
- Non-staining and sporicidal properties for extended use
Usability Features
- Adjunct to systemic therapy
- For topical infections and ulcers
- For preoperative and postoperative antiseptic procedures
- For dry eye conditions
- For wound healing and prevention of infections
Other Attributes
- Can be used as a substitute for tear fluid in case of unstable tear film
- Suitable for preoperative scrubbing and washing of hospital operating rooms and equipment
- Applicable as a prophylactic anti-infective agent in house, hospital & office procedures
- May cause metabolic acidosis, hypernatraemia, and renal impairment with severe burns or large denuded areas
- Not for use in patients with serious cavities and in children under 2 years old
- Not for use in patients with unhealed sores or ulcers in the mouth for more than 14 days
- Consultation with a Registered Physician advised for various medical conditions and situations