COMPOSITION
- Povidone iodine........................................................................1g.
- Excipients: .......................................................................sqf 10g.
INDICATIONS
- Antiseptic.
- Treatment of minor wounds, superficial burns and certain skin diseases.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Open the protective sachet.
- Apply the impregnated dressing to the lesion, remove the plastic film.
- Cover with a plain gauze sguare or absorbent cotton. Hold in place by bandaging.
- Change gauze dressing everyday or every other day.
- Povidine gauze forms a water-soluble membrane protecting the wound. This membrane can be easily removed with purified water.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Hypersensitivity to iodine.
- Newborns (0-1 month).
- Second and third trimester of pregnancy and lactating women.
PRECAUTIONS
- Do not apply to large areas and avoid prolonged use.
- Caution should be exercised when administered to children.