Viodin - 25gm

Oinment

Pack Size : 1 Tube x 1 Packet

Generics : Povidone Iodine 5% Topical

Manufacturer : Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Best Price * TK 50.00

* Delivery will be done in Dhaka city only.

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Oinment Viodin - 20gm Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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More Information About - Viodin - 25gm

Description

Generic Name

Povidone Iodine 5% Topical

Precaution

Pregnancy, lactation; neonates.

Indication

Primary or secondary topical infections, infected surgical incisions, infected decubitus or stasis ulcers, pyodermas, secondarily infected dermatoses, and infected traumatic lesions. Prevention of infections in cuts and abrasions, wounds.

Contra Indication

Regular use is contraindicated in patients or users with thyroid disorders (in particular nodular colloid goitre, endemic goiter and Hashimotos thyroiditis). Not for use in infants under 2 years. Special caution is needed when regular applications to broken skin are made to patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency. Regular use should be avoided in patients on concurrent lithium therapy.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

Local skin irritation and sensitivity. Application to large areas of denuded skin may produce systemic effects due to iodine absorption.The application of povidone iodine to large wounds or severe burns may producesystemic adverse effectssuch as metabolic acidosis, hypernatraemia and impairment of renal function. Occasionally mild-transient burning or sticky sensation and very rarely irritation or hypersensitivity reactions are reported.

Pregnancy Category

Name : B

Description

Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Mode of Action

Povidone-iodine is an iodophore with a powerful broad-spectrum germicidal activity against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and spores. Microbicidal; oxidizes cell constituents; iodinates proteins and inactivates them.

Interaction

N/A

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: Use caution; enters breast

Adult Dose

Adult: As Oinement: For the treatment of infection: Apply once or twice daily or at dressing changes for a maximum of 14 days. For the prevention of infection: Apply once or twice a week for as long as necessary. Apply ointment directly to the affected area after being cleaned and dried. May be covered with a dressing or bandage. As powd: Apply as often as required directed.May be covered with a dressing or bandage.

Child Dose

N/A

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

N/A

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