Povidone-iodine is a modern antiseptic. The concentration of active iodine in it varies from 0.1% to 1%. This is a quality and safe antiseptic, which will not be superfluous in any first aid kit.
Composition and pharmacological effect of the drug Povidone-iodine
Regardless of the form (the drug is available in the form of a solution, ointment and vaginal suppository), the main active substance in the drug is just povidone-iodine. The drugs have a disinfectant, antiviral, bactericidal, antifungal, antiprotozoal effect. They are active against many species of pathogens.
After contact with the skin or mucous membrane, iodine is very quickly released and begins to act. The drug interacts with the proteins that make up the cells of microbes, and leads to their death. The drug penetrates the epidermis no deeper than a millimeter. Therefore, it does not interfere with the restoration of the skin at all. Once the iodine is completely released, the yellowish spot from the skin disappears.
Indications for use of solution, ointment or suppository Povidone-iodine
In everyday life the Povidone-iodine solution is used to treat small wounds, abrasions, cuts . With its help get rid of stomatitis, diaper rash, acne or small skin rash, pustular diseases.
This remedy is also actively used in hospitals and outpatient clinics for:
- treatment and prevention of infections in wounds;
- processing of medical instruments;
- skin treatment before surgery and injections;
- treatment of fungal and bacterial infections developing on the skin or mucosa;
- disinfection of the skin near the catheters or drains;
- disinfection of the birth canal;
- disinfection of the oral cavity;
- treatment of trophic ulcers and diabetic feet .
Ointment dressings with Povidone-iodine are applied for burns, abrasions, deep wounds, superinfectious dermatitis, bedsores, herpetic lesions.
Suppositories are intended for the treatment of infectious diseases of the genital organs:
- Candidiasis;
- nonspecific vaginitis;
- acute or chronic form of vaginitis;
- trichomoniasis.
In some hospitals and hospitals, a special Povidone-iodine soap is used. It is used to disinfect the hands of doctors before surgical intervention.
Dosage and administration of Povidone-iodine in suppositories, form of ointment and solution
Use the drug only externally or intravaginally. Dosage is usually determined individually and depends on the indications for use. So, for example, to disinfect wounds or abrasions, it is simple to apply iodine to the damaged area with a thin layer. And to treat the mucous, you need to do the same thing, but after a couple of minutes, carefully rinse the remaining unlearned solution.
Povidone-iodine ointment is evenly distributed over the injured area of the skin several times a day. And suppositories are injected into the vagina one time per day. It is most convenient to spend this procedure at night.
Analogs and generics Povidone-iodine
Unfortunately, modern antiseptic is not suitable for everyone. It is contraindicated when:
- hypersensitivity to the components of the formulation;
- pregnancy;
- breastfeeding;
- dermatitis of Dühring;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- adenoma of the thyroid gland;
- heart failure;
- chronic renal failure.
You can replace the remedy with the most famous analogues of Povidone-iodine:
- Betadine;
- Aquazan;
- Vocadin;
- Yod-Coi;
- Iodixine;
- Boric ointment;
- Ruudone;
- Brownunidine B. Brown;
- Iodosept;
- Skindez;
- Povisepom;
- Ranostop;
- Iodovidone;
- Polyiodine;
- Yodditserinom.