| Information for
patients
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| Drug Information |
Treating minor wounds and infections, as well as killing bacteria.
Povidone/Iodine Cream is an antiseptic combination. It works by killing sensitive bacteria. |
| Drug Alert |
| Alert |
Before using Povidone/Iodine Cream:
Some medical conditions may interact with Povidone/Iodine Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have serious burns or deep puncture wounds
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Povidone/Iodine Cream. However, no specific interactions are known at this time.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Povidone/Iodine Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine |
| Before Consuming
the Medicine
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| Avoid Drug |
you are allergic to any ingredient in Povidone/Iodine Cream
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. |
| Drug Special Care |
• If you have had a severe allergic reaction to Povidone/Iodine Cream or a medicine that contains iodine, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately. A severe allergic reaction includes a severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, or dizziness. If you have questions about whether you are allergic to Povidone/Iodine Cream or if a certain medicine contains iodine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
• If you experience a skin rash, hives, or itching, or any other unusual reaction after using this product, discontinue use and contact your doctor as soon as possible.
• Povidone/Iodine Cream is for external use only. Do not get Povidone/Iodine Cream in your eyes.
• Do not use Povidone/Iodine Cream over large areas of the body or for more than 1 week unless advised to do so by your doctor.
• Contact your doctor before using Povidone/Iodine Cream on serious burns, deep wounds, or puncture wounds.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Povidone/Iodine Cream, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Povidone/Iodine Cream during pregnancy. It is unknown if Povidone/Iodine Cream is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Povidone/Iodine Cream, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby. |
| Drug Drug Interactions |
no data available |
| Drug Pregnancy Interaction |
: If you become pregnant while taking Povidone/Iodine Cream, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Povidone/Iodine Cream during pregnancy. |
| Drug Breast feeding Interaction |
It is unknown if Povidone/Iodine Cream is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Povidone/Iodine Cream, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby. |
| Drug Machinery Interaction |
no data available |
| Drug More Information |
no data available |
| How to take the
Medicine
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| Consumption Info |
no data available |
| Drug quanitty |
no data available |
| Drug Dose |
Use Povidone/Iodine Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
• Clean the affected area. Apply a small amount of Povidone/Iodine Cream to the affected area. The area may be left uncovered, or you may cover it with a sterile bandage.
• If you miss a dose of Povidone/Iodine Cream, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Povidone/Iodine Cream |
| Excess Drug Consumption |
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. |
| Forgot Drug Consumption |
Contact Your doctor |
| Stop Drug Consumption |
Do not stop the drug untill your doctor says you to do so. |
| Possible Side
Effects
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| General Information |
no data available |
| Common Drug Side Effects |
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Skin irritation.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA. |
| Rare Drug Side Effects |
no data available |
| Very Rare Drug Side Effects |
no data available |
| Drug Side Effects Symptoms |
no data available |
| How to Store the
Medicine
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| How to Store the Medicine |
Store in a cool and dry place. |
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