Povidone Iodine

Indications
 Mouth/Throat
Oral hygiene
Adult: Rinse mouth with 10 mL of a 0.1% undiluted or diluted solution with an equal amount of warm water solution for 30 sec qid continued for 14 days.
Child: >6 yr: Same as adult dose.
Mouth/Throat
Oral candidiasis
Adult: Rinse mouth with 1% mouthwash solution.
Topical/Cutaneous
Treatment and prophylaxis of wound infection
Adult: Apply 0.5-5% topical powders on affected area.
Vaginal
Vaginal candidiasis
Adult: 200 mg given as pessaries.
Contraindications
 Hypersensitivity; prolonged use in patients with thyroid disorders or on lithium therapy. Premature neonates or neonates weighing <1.5 kg.
Warnings / Precautions
 Avoid contact with eyes; should not be used under occlusive dressing. Pregnancy, lactation; neonates.
Adverse Reactions
 Local irritation and sensitivity (rare). Application to large areas of denuded skin may produce systemic effects due to iodine absorption.
Lab Interactions
 May interfere with thyroid function test results and interpretation, when applied over large surface areas.
Mechanism of Actions
 Povidone-iodine is an iodophore with a powerful broad-spectrum germicidal activity against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and spores.
Absorption: Minimal systemic absorption (topical). Rapid, serum concentrations of total iodine and inorganic iodide are increased significantly (vaginal).
ATC Classification
 D08AG02 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of iodine product antiseptics. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.
D09AA09 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of ointment dressings with antiinfectives.
D11AC06 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of medicated shampoos.
G01AX11 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of other antiinfectives and antiseptics. Used in the treatment of gynecological infections.
R02AA15 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of antiseptics used in throat preparations.
S01AX18 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of other antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye infections.
Available As
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  • Povidone Iodine 50 mg
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