Povidex may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Povidex is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Povidex 6% Cream
Introduction
Povidex is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent. Used as a mouthwash to kill germs that cause sore throat. It also relieves dryness or irritation of the mouth and throat.
Take Povidex in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Make sure not...
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Uses of Povidex
Wound infection
Side effects of Povidex
Common
No common side effects seen
How to use Povidex
Check the label before use. Take the mouthwash in the quantity as advised by your doctor and put it in your mouth. Swish for 30 seconds to 1 minute and spit it. Do not swallow. Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking for at least 30 minutes after rinsing.
How Povidex works
Povidex is an antiseptic medicine. When used as a mouthwash, it kills harmful microorganisms of your mouth. This is how it works to prevent and treat infections.
What if you forget to take Povidex?
If you miss a dose of Povidex, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Povidex helps treat infections of the lining of the mouth and throat, such as gingivitis and mouth ulcers.
It may also be used to maintain oral hygiene before, during and after dental and oral surgery.
Gargle or rinse the mouth with Povidex for up to 30 seconds. It should not be swallowed.
Do not use for more than 14 days without talking to your doctor first.
Adult:
As cream: For the treatment of infection: Apply once or twice daily or at dressing changes for a maximum of 14 days.
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Contraindication
Regular use is contraindicated in patients or users with thyroid disorders (in particular nodular colloid goitre, endemic goiter and Hashimotos thyroi...
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Mode of Action
Povidone-iodine is an iodophore with a powerful broad-spectrum germicidal activity against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and spor...
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Precaution
Avoid contact with eyes; should not be used under occlusive dressing. Pregnancy, lactation;
Side Effect
Local skin irritation and sensitivity. Application to large areas of denuded skin may produce systemic effects due to iodine absorption.The applicatio...
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