Povimax 10% w/v (Solution)

Indications

• Treatment of primary or secondary topical infections
• Infected surgical incisions
• Infected decubitus or stasis ulcers
• Pyodermas
• Secondarily infected dermatoses
• Infected traumatic lesions
• Prevention of microbial contaminations in burns
• Preventing infections in abrasions, minor cuts, and wounds
• Treatment of surface infections and seborrhea
• Preoperative and postoperative scrubbing and washing
• 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), and bacterial and mycotic skin infections
• Treatment of dry eye conditions including keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Pharmacology

• Povidone Iodine is a complex of iodine and an organic polymer
• Rapid microbicidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and fungi/yeasts
• Sporicidal
• Non-staining and 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 for the treatment of infection
• Apply once or twice a week for as long as necessary for the prevention of infection
• 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
• 1 drop 4 times daily or as required for ophthalmic solution

Interaction

• Exhibits interaction with strong alkali, sodium thiosulphate, sodium metabisulphite, and thiomersal
• Hypothyroidic effect in concurrent lithium therapy

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity reactions
• Regular use in patients with thyroid disorders or receiving lithium therapy
• Avoid in severely burnt patients and children under the age of 2 years

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

• 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, except for compelling reasons
• No experience regarding safety in human pregnancy or lactation for povidone eye drops

Precautions & Warnings

• Special caution in case of deep or puncture wounds, serious burns, or broken skin
• Avoid prolonged use leading to iodine absorption
• Avoid use in children under 6 years of age
• Avoid regular use in patients on concurrent lithium therapy
• Caution required for patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency
• Caution required in patients with known iodine sensitivity
• Patients experiencing blurred vision after application should not drive or use machinery
• Contact lenses should not be worn during instillation

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 ophthalmic solution dropper tip to any surface
• Do not use it after one month of the first opening

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