POVIDONE IODINE (poe-vee-don ahy-uh-din) is used on the skin to decrease risk of infection. This medicine is also used as a surgical hand scrub and to wash the skin and surface of the eye before surgery to help prevent infections.

About POVIDONE IODINE

POVIDONE IODINE belongs to the class of ‘antiseptics and disinfectants’ primarily used to treat common skin infections. It treats and prevents skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cut in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). Skin infection occurs when foreign microorganisms like fungus or bacteria invade the skin and affect the tissues.

POVIDONE IODINE contains Povidone Iodine. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, iodine can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidizes essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death. POVIDONE IODINE is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

POVIDONE IODINE is for external use only. POVIDONE IODINE may cause common side effects like red or inflamed skin, peeling skin, dry skin, and irritation at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist longer, please seek medical help.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to iodine or povidone. Let your doctor know if you have thyroid diseases, liver, and kidney problems before starting POVIDONE IODINE. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Do not use POVIDONE IODINE before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a lactating mother before using POVIDONE IODINE.

Uses of POVIDONE IODINE

Skin infections, Cuts, Scrapes, and Burns.

Medicinal Benefits

POVIDONE IODINE is an antiseptic and disinfectant used to treat and prevent skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cuts in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. POVIDONE IODINE is effective against bacteria (gram-positive and gram-negative, including antibiotic-resistant and antiseptic-resistant strains), fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

Directions for Use

POVIDONE IODINE is for external use only. Solution: Gently clean the affected area with cotton soaked in the solution. Allow the solution to dry and cover the wound with a sterile bandage. Paint/Cream/Lotion/Ointment: Take the advised amount with a sterile gauze or cotton swab and apply it to the skin’s affected areas. Cover the open wounds with a sterile dressing or bandage after application if required. Wash your hands before and after using the product. Powder: Sprinkle lightly on the affected area with or without a dressing. Swab sticks: Antiseptic swabs are used to disinfect the skin before surgery and before bandaging minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Apply the swab to the affected area to disinfect and cover with a bandage if necessary. External pads: Clean the affected area thoroughly with the pad. Discard after a single use. Spray: Hold the spray container about 4-6 inches away from the skin and spray. Allow it to dry and apply bandage/dressing, if necessary. Surgical scrub: Gently apply the scrub to the affected area, develop lather and scrub thoroughly for 5 minutes. Rinse off using sterile gauze saturated with water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of POVIDONE IODINE

• Red or inflamed skin
• Peeling skin
• Dry skin
• Irritation at the application site