10% Leopovidone solution to treat wounds and prevent infections (15ml)

Dosage form External solution
Specifications Bottle
Ingredient Povidone-iodine
Indication Skin burn

Ingredient

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Composition information	Content
Povidone-iodine	10%

Uses

indications

Leopovidone is indicated in the following cases:

Treatment of wounds and prevent infections for sensitive bacteria. Leopovidone can be used for burns, scratches.

Pharmacological

Povidon iodine (PVP - i) is a complex of iodine with polyvinylpyrolidon (Povidon), containing 9 to 12% iodine, easy to soluble in water and alcohol; The solution contains 0.85 - 1.2 % iodine with pH 3.0 - 5.5. Povidon is used as iodine carrier. Povidon - Iod solution releases iodine gradually, thus prolonging the antiseptic effect of killing bacteria, viruses, unicellular animals, and spores, because the amount of free iodine is lower than 1 million in the solution.

Dynamic pharmacokinetics

iodine absorbing through the skin and discharging through urine. The whole body absorption depends on the area and drug use (wide area, skin, mucosa, wounds, compartments in the body. When used as a solution to wash the body's compartments in the body, the entire high complex of Povidon - iodine can also be absorbed by the body. This complex does not metabolize or excreted through the kidney.

Before taking 10% Leopovidone solution to treat wounds and prevent infections (15ml)

How to use

After cleaning the wound, apply Leopovidone to the infected area. It is recommended to clean the scum before applying it with antiseptic solutions. Leopovidone is almost uncomfortable and does not cause irritation. Only use on the skin.

Dosage

Adults: Apply twice a day and if necessary.

Dosage of children and the elderly used as adults.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.What to do when overdose? Using preparations many times on wide skin or burns will cause unwanted effects such as metal micro, increased salivation; Sore throat and mouth pain, irritation, swelling, stomach pain, diarrhea. In case of taking a large amount of Povidon - iodine, symptomatic treatment and support, special attention to electrolyte balance, kidney and thyroid function.

What to do when you forget a dose? However, if close to the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the time as planned. Note that it should not be used double the prescribed dose.

Side Effects

When using Leopovidone you may experience unwanted effects (ADR).

Common, ADR> 1/100

thyroid gland: can reduce armor power.

Hematology: Neutral leukemia (in patients with severe burns).

Allergy, such as iodine dermatitis, salivary gland inflammation.

Instructions on how to handle ADR

When experiencing side effects of the drug, it is necessary to stop using and notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

contraindicated

Leopovidone drugs contraindicated in the following cases:

History of hypersensitivity to iodine, thyroid disorders (especially colioid goiter, goiter and hashimoto thyroid inflammation).

Perforated the eardrum or apply directly to the meninges.

Children under 2 years of age, especially children who give birth monthly and newborns.

Be cautious when using

need kidneys while using on wounds for patients with a history of serious burns or deep puncture wounds, any allergies, women during pregnancy and lactation.

The ability to drive and operate machines

drugs do not affect the driver and operate machinery.

Pregnancy

avoid regular use for pregnant women, because the iodine passes through the fence - pregnancy. Although there is no evidence of harm, it is still necessary to consider and need to consider the benefits of treatment and the effect that can be caused by iodine absorption of the development and function of the fetal thyroid.

breastfeeding period

Avoid regular use for breastfeeding women, because iodine excreted in milk. Although there is no evidence of harm, it is still necessary to consider and need to consider the benefits of treatment and the effect that can be caused by iodine absorption of the development and function of the child's thyroid gland.

Drug interaction

Antibacterial effects are reduced when alkaline and protein. Soap does not cause ineffective.

Interaction with mercury compounds: skin eating.

The drug is ineffective with sodium thiosulfate, sunlight, high temperatures, and other antiseptic drugs.

can hinder the thyroid function test.

Storage

In a dry place, temperatures below 30 ° C, avoid light.

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