Iodovidone

Iodovidone: use, side effects and special instructions

Iodovidone is an antiseptic drug containing the active substance povidone-iodine. It is used to disinfect skin and mucous membranes, and to treat skin infections and wounds. Iodovidone is produced in Russia by the company Biological Research and Systems and has the international name Povidone-Iodine. It is also sold under various trade names such as Aquazan, Betadine, Betadine, Vocadine, Iodoxide, Polyvidone-Iodine, Polyiodine.

Dosage forms

Iodovidone is available in the form of a substance and a 1% solution. It is also available in the form of ointment, suppositories and vaginal tablets.

Indications for use

Iodovidone solution is used for disinfection of skin and mucous membranes before surgery, aseptic treatment of wounds, as well as for the treatment of bacterial and fungal skin infections. Iodovidone ointment is used to treat burns, abrasions, wounds, trophic ulcers, bedsores, skin infections and infectious dermatitis. Suppositories and vaginal tablets are used to treat mixed, nonspecific and fungal vaginitis, as well as trichomoniasis.

Contraindications

The use of iodovidone is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the drug, hyperthyroidism, Dühring's dermatitis herpetiformis and in the period before radioactive iodine therapy. It is not recommended to use iodovidone in pregnant women during the first three months of pregnancy and during breastfeeding. If use is necessary, it should occur under individual medical supervision.

Side effects

When using iodovidone, irritation of the skin and mucous membranes at the site of application may occur.

Interaction

Iodovidone is incompatible with disinfectants containing mercury, enzyme ointments, acidic substances and alkali salts.

Overdose

There is no evidence of an overdose of iodovidone.

special instructions

Use iodovidone with caution in premature newborns - only under close medical supervision.

conclusions

Iodovidone is an antiseptic drug that is widely used to disinfect skin and mucous membranes, as well as to treat skin infections and wounds. It has several dosage forms and is used for various medical purposes. However, before using iodovidone, you must ensure that there are no contraindications, such as hypersensitivity to the drug or hyperthyroidism. Side effects are also possible, such as irritation of the skin and mucous membranes. If it is necessary to use iodovidone for pregnant women or during breastfeeding, this should occur under the supervision of a physician.