-5%
Povidone-iodine 6%
- As an adjunct to systemic therapy for:
- Primary or secondary topical infections
- Infected surgical incisions
- Infected decubitus or stasis ulcers
- Pyodermas
- Secondarily infected dermatoses
- Infected traumatic lesions
Prophylactic Use:
- To prevent microbial contamination in burns, incisions, and other skin lesions
- For degerming skin in hyperalimentation, umbilical area, or circumcision
- To prevent infections in abrasions, minor cuts, and wounds, promoting healing.
Povidone Iodine is a complex of iodine and the organic polymer povidone, which enhances its properties compared to elemental iodine. This polymerization allows for a prolonged germicidal effect as it slowly releases elemental iodine, resulting in lower toxicity. It exhibits rapid microbicidal activity against a wide spectrum of pathogens, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and fungi/yeasts, and is also sporicidal. It remains effective even in the presence of soap, blood, serum, pus, mucosal secretions, and water, without staining. Povimax may not be safe during pregnancy due to limited human studies and known harmful effects in animal studies. Discuss with your doctor for a risk-benefit assessment. Povimax is generally safe for breastfeeding, as it does not significantly enter breast milk and poses no harm to the infant.