Povidone Iodine

Uses	Wounds, cuts, and ulcers
Therapy	Antiseptic
Side Effects	Rash, itching, burning, irritation, blisters

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Molecule Description

Povidone Iodine is a topical antiseptic that is used to treat & prevent infections in minor wounds or cuts. It provides infection protection against a variety of germs that can cause infection in minor cuts, wounds, scrapes and burns. A person with a known allergy to povidone-iodine should not use this medicine. Povidone Iodine is meant for external use and should be applied exactly as recommended by your doctor.

Uses

Povidone Iodine is used to treat infected wounds, cuts, and ulcers.

Contraindications

When should one not use Povidone Iodine

If you are allergic to Povidone Iodine or any other ingredient of Povidone Iodine
If you have a thyroid problem such as goiter or Hashimoto's disease (a thyroid disease).
If you are taking a medicine containing Lithium, used for the treatment of a brain-related disorder.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Rash
Itching
Burning
Irritation
Blisters

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There is limited information available on the use of Povidone Iodine during pregnancy. It is not recommended to use this medicine during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Lactating mothers should avoid the use of Povidone Iodine as it can increase the levels of iodine in breastmilk and cause thyroid-related disorder in a breastfed infant. Although it is minimally absorbed through intact adult skin, lactating mothers' exposure should be minimized by using it for a short duration in the smallest possible area and in a lower concentration.

Driving

It is a topical preparation and may not affect driving ability.

Alcohol

There is limited information available on the interaction of Povidone Iodine with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You experience allergies or skin reactions after using this medicine, discontinue the treatment and talk to your doctor.
Your skin is burnt or cracked because there are chances of absorption of iodine in toxic doses in your blood.
You are going for any routine lab test for thyroid, as this medicine may affect the results.
Do not use in eyes or areas near eyes or any sensitive area of your skin.
This medicine should not be used for the prolonged duration on larger skin areas.
Povidone Iodine should not be used for children below two years of age.
It should not be used on eyes and for a prolonged duration.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Povidone Iodine is an antiseptic and works by killing the microbes. It enters the microbial cells, oxidises key components, and causes cell death. It is effective against a wide range of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungus, and viruses.

Dosage

Overdose

Since Povidone Iodine is meant only for external applications, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor or visit the nearest hospital immediately. If you have overapplied it, wipe out the excess medicine with a clean tissue or cotton.
Excessive use of it for a prolonged duration is not advised. If there is no improvement in your infection or wound, contact your doctor.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed the application of this medicine as prescribed, apply it as soon as you remember. Do not overapply this medicine to compensate for the missed application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Povidone Iodine is used as first aid for cuts, burns and minor wounds. It provides infection protection against a variety of germs that can cause infection in minor cuts, wounds, scrapes and burns.

Povidone Iodine has antiseptic properties. It kills the microbes by oxidising certain cell components of microbes and thus prevents their growth.

Your doctor will decide the duration of the application for this medicine. Do not stop applying it on your own. If there is no improvement in your infection or wound after 7 days of use, get in touch with your doctor.

Povidone Iodine is a topical antiseptic medicine.

You should not use Povidone Iodine longer than 1 week without consulting a doctor. Also, if you experience any other unwanted symptoms like fever, nausea, headache, stop usage and immediately consult your physician.