Povidone-Iodine

Povidone iodine, also known as iodopovidone, excellent-iodine, and Puweilong iodine, is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. Povidone iodine is widely used in medicine for surgical scrubbing, skin cleaning before and after surgery, prevention and treatment of infected wounds, ulcers, cuts, burns, bedsores and congestion ulcers, gynecological vaginitis, candida, trichomonas or mixed infections. The following is a brief introduction to povidone iodine solution how to use. Povidone iodine solution how to use? Currently, there are many preparations of different dosage forms and concentrations on the market. When using, pay attention to the use of each preparation:   1. 10% povidone iodine solution is a solution used for skin wound disinfection. It does not need to be diluted when used. Apply the disinfectant directly to the damaged skin. It should be applied within 3-5cm around the lesion and applied twice a day. If necessary, the wound can be covered with sterile gauze to avoid infection.   2. 1% povidone iodine solution is used for gargling and mouthwashing. It is suitable for oral bacterial infections, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and other conditions. When using, the solution can be used to gargle directly without dilution or dilute with warm water. Each dosage is about 10ml, gargle for 30 seconds, do not swallow, and use 2-4 times a day. Note that it should not be used for more than 14 days and is only limited to adults and children over 6 years old.   3. For dry powder spray 2.5%, shake the bottle before use, spray the medicine on the affected area 15-20cm away from the affected area until the foam covers the wound. If necessary, cover the wound with sterile gauze. Be careful not to spray into the mucosal cavity. It is limited to skin lesions. It is only for adults and children over 2 years old. Pregnant and lactating women should use it with caution.   4. For povidone iodine solution10% ointment, this dosage form is an external agent, apply it to the wound, and then cover it with sterile gauze.   5. Povidone iodine vaginal douche 10% is used to douche the vulva and assist in the treatment of gynecological inflammatory diseases, excessive leucorrhea, vaginitis, and cervicitis. Dilute about 10 ml of the solution with 1 liter of clean water and soak the private parts. After the symptoms disappear, stop douche and do not use it for a long time.   In addition to understanding povidone iodine solution how to use, we should also pay attention to the fact that it may bring some side effects, including skin irritation. If applied to large wounds, people with poor renal function may cause hypernatremia and metabolic acidosis. It is not recommended for people who are less than 32 weeks pregnant or taking lithium salts. People with thyroid problems are advised not to use it frequently.   In short, povidone iodine solution how to use is something you need to fully understand before treating the disease. Although there are few side effects, people need to strictly follow the drug instructions and doctor's advice when using povidone iodine.

10 povidone iodine solution in this article refers to 10% povidone iodine solution, which means that this solution contains 10% povidone iodine (equivalent to 1% titratable iodine) and is a disinfectant. What are the main uses of 10 povidone iodine solution?   About povidone iodine Povidone iodine is a loose complex formed by combining elemental iodine and a polymer carrier, with povidone acting as a carrier and solubilizer. It is a yellow-brown to brown-red amorphous powder at room temperature. It has a slight odor and is easily soluble in water or ethanol. The aqueous solution is acidic and insoluble in ether, chloroform, acetone, ethane and carbon tetrachloride. Povidone iodine solution does not have the disadvantages of iodine tincture, is lightly colored, easy to wash off, has little irritation to the mucous membrane, does not require ethanol deiodination, has no corrosive effect, and has low toxicity.   10 povidone iodine solution can effectively kill Newcastle disease, bursal disease, avian influenza, mycoplasma, Escherichia coli, salmonella, influenza, blue ear disease, etc. It can also kill parasite eggs of livestock and poultry, and inhibit the breeding of insects such as mosquitoes and flies. It can also be used in fruit trees, crops, fish and shrimp farming.   10 povidone iodine solution is an external disinfectant used for cuts, abrasions, burns and minor skin wounds. Its mechanism of action is that after this product contacts the wound or the affected area, it can depolymerize and release the iodine contained to exert a bactericidal effect. It has the characteristics of low irritation to tissues and is suitable for skin and mucous membrane infections. It is usually used for purulent dermatitis, fungal skin infection, and small-area mild burns and scalds. It is also used to disinfect small-area skin and mucosal wounds. It is also a medical disinfectant used for skin preparation before surgery, or a disinfectant and cleanser for skin preparation before injection.   10 povidone iodine solution is a solution mainly used for skin wound disinfection. It does not need to be diluted when used. The disinfectant is applied directly to the damaged skin. It should be applied within 3-5cm around the lesion and applied twice a day. If necessary, the wound can be covered with sterile gauze to avoid infection.   In summary, 10 povidone iodine solution is the most common topical disinfectant. When you need to treat the wound yourself after an injury to the outside of the body, 10 povidone iodine solution is a good choice.