Apodin Ointment

Povidone-Iodine 5% or 6% Ointment: Therapeutically Povidone-Iodine 5% Ointment is used as an adjunct to systemic therapy in following conditions- Primary or secondary topical infections, infected surgical incisions, infected decubitus or stasis ulcers, pyodermas, secondarily infected dermatoses, and infected traumatic lesions. Prophylactically 

This is used to prevent microbial contamination in burns, incisions and other topical lesions; for degerming skin in hyperalimentation and catheter care. The use of Povidone-Iodine 5% Ointment for abrasions, minor cuts and wounds, may prevent the development of infections and permit wound healing. 

Povidone-Iodine 1% Mouthwash Gargle: This is used for the treatment of acute mucosal infections of the mouth and pharynx. It is also used for oral hygiene prior to, during and after dental and oral surgery. 

Povidone-Iodine 10% Solution: For use as an antiseptic skin cleanser for major and minor surgical procedures where a quick drying effect is desired. It is also used in treating primary or secondary topical infections, infected surgical incisions, infected decubitus or stasis ulcers, pyodermas, secondarily infected dermatoses, and infected traumatic lesions. Prophylactically it is used to prevent microbial contamination in burns, incisions and other topical lesions; tor degerming skin in hyperalimentation and catheter care. The use of Povidone-Iodine 10% Solution for abrasions, minor cuts and wounds, may prevent the development of infections and permit wound healing.

Dosage: Povidone-Iodine 5% or 6% Ointment: 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. The affected skin should be cleaned and dried. Apply ointment to the affected area. May be covered with a dressing or bandage. 

Povidone-Iodine 1% Mouthwash Gargle: Adults and children over 6 years of age: Use undiluted or diluted with an equal volume of warm water. Gargle or rinse with up to 10 ml for up to 30 seconds without swallowing. Repeat up to four times daily for up to 14 consecutive days or as directed. 

Povidone-Iodine 10% Solution: Apply full strength as an antiseptic skin cleanser.

Side effects: Povidone-lodine 5% or 6% Ointment and Povidone-Iodine 10% Solution: Povidone-Iodine may produce local skin reactions although it is less irritant than iodine. The application of Povidone Iodine to large wounds or severe burns may produce systemic adverse effects such as metabolic acidosis, hypernatraemia and impairment of renal function. 

Povidone-Iodine 1% Mouthwash Gargle: Idiosyncratic mucosal irritation and hypersensitivity reactions may occur. Excessive absorption of iodine may produce systemic adverse effects such as metabolic acidosis, hypernatraemia and impairment of renal function.