Povirax
Povirax Products are primarily used for
Wound infection
About Povirax Products
Uses of Povirax Products
Povidone Iodine is used to prevent wound infection.
Povirax Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Povirax are Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Generalized itching, Lung inflammation, Cushing syndrome, Delirium (acute confusional state), Reduced emotions.
How Povirax Products work
Povidone Iodine is an antiseptic. It kills harmful infection causing microorganisms. This is how it works to prevent and treat infections.
Patient Concerns about Povirax Products
Frequently asked questions about Povirax Products
Frequently asked questions about Povidone Iodine
Q. Can I put Povirax 5% Ointment on an open wound?
Povirax 5% Ointment can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers, small burns or cuts, and other minor injuries. However, take special care if you are applying Povirax 5% Ointment on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.
Q. Will Povirax 5% Ointment solution stain my skin or clothes?
Povirax 5% Ointment has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however, permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.
Q. Where can Povirax 5% Ointment be used?
Povirax 5% Ointment is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts, small areas of burn, ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.
Q. How should Povirax 5% Ointment solution be applied to an injury?
Clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the medicine to it. You can then cover it with a sterile bandage. You can apply this medicine 1 to 3 times daily. However, do not use it for longer than 1 week.
Q. Can Povirax 5% Ointment affect thyroid function?
Using Povirax 5% Ointment over a large area or for a long time may sometimes cause problems with your thyroid. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction include weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, lack of energy, and weight gain. If you notice such symptoms, contact your doctor who may advise you to stop using Povirax 5% Ointment.
Q. Can I put Povirax 5% Ointment on an open wound?
Povirax 5% Ointment can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers, small burns or cuts, and other minor injuries. However, take special care if you are applying Povirax 5% Ointment on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.
Q. Will Povirax 5% Ointment solution stain my skin or clothes?
Povirax 5% Ointment has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however, permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.
Q. Where can Povirax 5% Ointment be used?
Povirax 5% Ointment is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts, small areas of burn, ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.
Q. How should Povirax 5% Ointment solution be applied to an injury?
Clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the medicine to it. You can then cover it with a sterile bandage. You can apply this medicine 1 to 3 times daily. However, do not use it for longer than 1 week.
Q. Can Povirax 5% Ointment affect thyroid function?
Using Povirax 5% Ointment over a large area or for a long time may sometimes cause problems with your thyroid. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction include weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, lack of energy, and weight gain. If you notice such symptoms, contact your doctor who may advise you to stop using Povirax 5% Ointment.
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