Povix 10% w/v (Solution)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Povidone iodine |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjunct to systemic therapy for topical infections
- Infected surgical incisions treatment
- Infected decubitus or stasis ulcers treatment
- Pyodermas treatment
- Secondarily infected dermatoses treatment
- Infected traumatic lesions treatment
- Prevent microbial contaminations in burns
- Prevent microbial contaminations in incisions
- Prevent microbial contaminations in topical lesions
- Degerm skin in hyperalimentation
- Degerm the umbilical area
- Degerm the circumcision area
- Prevent the development of infections in abrasions
- Prevent the development of infections in minor cuts
- Prevent the development of infections in wounds
- Treatment of surface infections
- Treatment of seborrhea
- Preoperative scrubbing and washing of hospital operating room and equipment
- Preoperative prepping of operative site
- Disinfection of wounds
- Prophylactic anti-infective agent
- Postoperative application to incisions
- Treatment of oral moniliasis (thrush)
- Bacterial and mycotic skin infections treatment
- Preoperative swab in the mouth & throat
- Treatment of acute mucosal infections of the mouth and pharynx
- Oral hygiene prior to dental and oral surgery
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 once or twice daily for a maximum of 14 days
- Apply once or twice a week for prevention
- Apply full strength as paint, spray, or wet soak
- Use undiluted or diluted with warm water for gargling or rinsing
- Surgical scrub application guidelines
- Apply a light dusting of powder to the affected area
- Instill 1 drop 4 times daily or as required for ophthalmic solution
Interaction
- Interaction with strong alkali, sodium thiosulphate, sodium metabisulphite, and thiomersal
- Hypothyroidic effect with concurrent lithium therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Thyroid disorders
- Lithium therapy
- Severe burnt patients
- Children under the age of 2 years
Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Irritation of the skin and mucous membranes
- Systemic adverse effects with severe burns or large denuded areas of skin
- Interference with thyroid function tests
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Usually compatible with breastfeeding
- Not recommended for use in pregnant and lactating women
- No experience regarding the safety of the Povidone eye drops in human pregnancy or lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Consult Registered Physician for deep or puncture wounds or serious burns
- Avoid 'pooling' beneath the patient during preoperative prepping
- Special caution needed for patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency
- Avoid regular use in patients on concurrent lithium therapy
- Do not use for more than 14 days for gargling or rinsing
- Avoid regular use in children under 6 years of age
- Remove white gold jewelry before using Povix
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