POVIDONE IODINE SOLUTION

Povidone Iodine Solution comes with the brand name “VIDODINE” and is used in treating skin infections that people normally would come across in their everyday lives. It cures and prevents skin diseases in wounds classified as simple partial thickness burns, wounds that penetrate through the skin layers as in cuttings, and excoriation of the skin to the level of scaling the outer layer of skin. Skin infection is a disease that results from attacks by foreign bodies such as fungi, and bacteria that invade and cause injury to the skin tissue.

Povidone Iodine Solution contains Povidone Iodine as the active ingredient. It works by limiting the action of microbial pathogens that are responsible for causing infection. Due to its small size, it goes past the microorganisms and develops a deadly ring which in turn oxidizes some basic biomolecules-protein, nucleotides, and fatty acids leading to cell death. This medicine has PVC antibacterial activity because the chemical structure of this medicine can destroy bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

Medical Benefits

• It is an antiseptic and disinfectant with uses in treating minor burns, chopped, and deep cuts in the skin also known as lacerations, cuts and where the first skin layer has been scraped off; or abrasions.
• It operates on the principle of inhibiting the formation of bacteria that are associated with infections.
• It is effective against bacterial cells (both positive and negative Gram), bacterial spores that are resistant to antibiotics and antiseptics, yeasts and molds, viruses, as well as protozoa.

Directions For Use

• Gently clean the affected area with cotton soaked in the solution.
• Allow the solution to dry, and cover the wound with a sterile bandage.

Precautions

• Consult a doctor before its intake as it may interact with anti-depressants (lithium), antiseptics, and products containing enzymatic components, alkali, mercury, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid, octenidine, and taurolidine and should not be used simultaneously.
• Please consult your doctor before using it if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
• This medicine is not recommended for children below two years of age.
• Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to iodine or povidone, overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), or any other thyroid diseases, including swelling (nodular colloid goitre, endemic goitre, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), liver, and kidney problems.

Side Effects

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What should I know before using this medicine?

Use it only on the skin. Do not swallow or put it in your eyes. Read the instructions carefully before use. Your doctor will tell you how much and how long to use it.

When should I avoid using this composition?

Do not use this solution if you are taking lithium or having radioactive iodine treatments. Avoid it before or after tests or treatments for thyroid cancer involving radioactive iodine. Always check with your doctor first.

Does this medication cause abnormal test results?

It can affect thyroid tests and may cause false positives in stool or urine tests for blood or sugar. Talk to your doctor if you have thyroid problems before using it.

Can I use this solution with other topical products?

Check with your doctor before using other skin products with it. Avoid using it with products that contain enzymes, alkali, mercury, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid, or taurolidine.