Povidone Iodine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Povidone Iodine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Povidone Iodine(Wock) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Povidone Iodine(Wock) is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Povidone Iodine(Wock) safe for pregnant women?
Povidone Iodine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Povidone Iodine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Povidone Iodine(Wock) safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Povidone Iodine. Immediately discontinue Povidone Iodine if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Povidone Iodine(Wock) on the Kidneys?
Povidone Iodine is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Povidone Iodine(Wock) on the Liver?
Using Povidone Iodine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Povidone Iodine(Wock) on the Heart?
Povidone Iodine is not harmful for the heart.
Povidone Iodine(Wock) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Povidone Iodine(Wock) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Povidone Iodine(Wock) habit forming or addictive?
Povidone Iodine(Wock) is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Povidone Iodine(Wock) does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Povidone Iodine(Wock) only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Povidone Iodine(Wock) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Povidone Iodine(Wock)
Taking Povidone Iodine(Wock) with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Povidone Iodine(Wock)
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Povidone Iodine(Wock) with alcohol will be.
Yes, Povidone Iodine is used for open wounds since last few decades. It remains a favorite agent for use as an antiseptic and as a wound-healing agent because of its safety, tolerability, and efficacy. Povidone Iodine has a broad spectrum of activity, has reduced cell toxicity, low incidence of resistance has anti-inflammatory property, and is able to penetrate biofilms (cluster of microorganisms attached to the cell surface).
Povidone Iodine is a brand name for a complex containing elemental iodine and polyvinylpyrrolidone (povidone, PVP). It is extensively used as an antiseptic and a disinfectant. It is usually used in the solution form.
Povidone Iodine is used as an antiseptic and a disinfectant. It is used for the treatment of contaminated wounds, pre-operative preparation of mucous membranes and skin and disinfection of the equipment. Povidone Iodine is also available as a sterile solution for prepping eyelids, cheek and brows and ocular region irrigation (cleansing of eyes).
Yes, there have been reports of Povidone Iodine causing acute kidney injury. Povidone Iodine is widely used as an antiseptic and as a preoperative and postoperative surgical scrub. Its main moiety is iodine which is effective against yeast, fungi, bacteria, and protozoans. However, it is also known to cause toxicity, resulting in acute kidney injury in a person who ingested it, in people in whom it has been used topically, etc.
Yes, Povidone Iodine kills bacteria. It exerts its bactericidal effect by invading the cell wall of the bacteria and killing its DNA and denaturing the enzymes.
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