Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine
Information about Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine
Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine Uses
Metronidazole+Povidone Iodine is used in the treatment of wound infection.
How Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine works
Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine is a combination of two medicines: Metronidazole and Povidone Iodine. Metronidazole is an antibiotic which kills bacteria and other harmful microorganisms by damaging their DNA. Povidone Iodine is an antiseptic applied on skin which is infected or is likely to get infected. It slowly releases iodine which kills or prevents the growth of these microorganisms.
Common side effects of Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine
Dry skin, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Available Medicine for Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine
Metrogyl-PLekar Pharma Ltd
₹126 to ₹2752 variant(s)
Soludine MLincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹361 variant(s)
EcosepticHelios Pharmaceuticals
₹75 to ₹1322 variant(s)
PovimetDrakt Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
₹45 to ₹1133 variant(s)
Puradine MLeeford Healthcare Ltd
₹151 variant(s)
MetazerPanzer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹901 variant(s)
SeptigardVanguard Therapeutics Pvt Ltd
₹26 to ₹664 variant(s)
Cipladine MCipla Ltd
₹151 variant(s)
Podine MKarlin Pharmaceuticals & Exports Pvt Ltd
₹331 variant(s)
MdineMDC Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹441 variant(s)
Expert advice for Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine
- Clean the wound and then apply the cream to the affected area using a sterile gloved hand or a sterile spatula.
- Apply it once or twice daily and re-apply to any areas from which it gets removed due to activity. Burn areas should be covered with the cream at all times.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.