POVIDING IODINE 500 ml (Povidone-Iodine 10% w/v)

• Skin and wound antiseptic treatment
  
  
• Secondary skin infection management
  
  
• Preoperative field preparation
  
  
• Mucosal surface cleansing (diluted)

Apply externally to the affected area of skin or mucous membranes, either undiluted or diluted according to medical guidance. Suitable for washing, dabbing, or surface application. Does not require rinsing with water.

Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to iodine
  
  
• Thyroid disorders (e.g. hyperthyroidism, adenoma)
  
  
• Duhring’s dermatitis herpetiformis
  
  
• Concurrent use with mercury-based preparations
  
  
• Children under 1 year old
  
  

Side effects:

• Skin irritation or burning sensation
  
  
• Dryness or flaking of skin
  
  
• Allergic reactions
  
  
• Long-term use may affect thyroid function
  
  
• Rare: anaphylaxis