Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Indication: treatment of infection Age: Adult |
Dose: Ointment – Apply once or twice daily or at dressing changes Frequency: once or twice daily or at dressing changes Duration: maximum of 14 days Note: Apply ointment directly to the affected area after being cleaned and dried. May be covered with a dressing or bandage. |
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Indication: prevention of infection Age: Adult |
Dose: Ointment – Apply once or twice a week Frequency: once or twice a week Duration: for as long as necessary Note: Apply ointment directly to the affected area after being cleaned and dried. May be covered with a dressing or bandage. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Cutaneous peri-ocular and conjunctival antisepsis Age: Infants, children, and adolescents |
Dose: Drops – 2 to 3 drops Note: Topical (Ocular) |
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Indication: First aid antiseptic Age: 12 years of age and older |
Dose: Topical – Small amount Frequency: 1 to 3 times daily Note: Topical |
Administration
- Clean and dry affected area
- Apply thin layer 2-3 times daily
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
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
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Thyroid Disorders
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Especially affects nodular goiter and Hashimoto's
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Pre-existing Renal Insufficiency
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Can affect kidney function when used on broken skin
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
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