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| 1 tube = 21 $ | Buy | | 3 tube = 61.5 $ | Buy | | 5 tube = 100 $ | Buy | | 7 tube = 133 $ | Buy |
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| Made in: India |
Generic name: Povidone Iodine Powder 5%
Examples include Pharmadine, Betadine
Povidone Iodine powder is used in treating minor wounds and infections.
Povidone Iodine powder is an antiseptic combination used for killing bacteria.
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How does it work?
Povidone iodine powder belongs to a class of antiseptics known as iodophores.
These chemicals exert their antiseptic effect by slowly releasing iodine.
Antiseptics (sometimes called germicides) are chemicals that kill or prevent the growth of micro-organisms such as
bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa and bacterial spores.
Povidone iodine dry powder spray is used for the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including ulcers,
burns, cuts and other minor injuries. In the presence of blood, serum, purulent exudate and necrotic (dead) tissue,
its action persists while the colour remains.
What is it used for?
* Leg ulcers
* Treatment or prevention of infection in minor cuts and abrasions, minor surgical
procedures and small areas of burns. Treatment of fungal and bacterial skin infections and pyodermas.
Warning!
* Avoid inhaling the spray mist when using the pump spray applicator.
* Avoid contact of this medicine with the eyes.
Use with caution in:
* No known conditions
Not to be used in:
* Allergy to iodine
* Children under 2 years of age
* Do not use in serous cavities.
* Thyroid disorders such as nodular colloidal goitre, endemic goitre or Hashimoto's thyroiditis (do not use regularly in these conditions)
Povidone iodine dry powder spray should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients.
Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Povidone iodine dry powder spray and inform your doctor
or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:
Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh
the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
* The use of this preparation during pregnancy or breastfeeding should be limited to minor lesions only.
* Caution is recommended and the therapeutic benefit must be weighed against the possible effect of the absorption of
iodine on foetal thyroid development and function. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
Side effects:
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways.
The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Povidone iodine dry powder .
Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using Povidone iodine dry powder will experience
that or any side effect.
* Decreased kidney function
* High blood sodium level (hypernatraemia)
* Interference with thyroid function
* Skin reactions such as rash and itch
* Increased acid levels in the blood (metabolic acidosis)
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Povidone iodine dry powder,
please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How can Povidone iodine dry powder affect other medicines?
There are no reported interactions with this preparation.
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