Petrom Cream

Petrom Cream belongs to the class of medications called 'antiseptic and disinfectant' primarily used to treat and prevent skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cuts in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). It also helps to treat infections of the lining of the mouth and throat, such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and mouth ulcers. Petrom Cream is also used in infection control during insertion and care of urinary catheters, circumcision (removal of the foreskin from the human penis), suture removal and dressing changes. 

Petrom Cream is a combination drug containing Povidone-Iodine and Ornidazole. Povidone-iodine works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, iodine in Petrom Cream can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidize essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death. Ornidazole inhibits protein synthesis and leads to cell death, thereby killing the bacteria. Collectively, both treat cuts, wounds, and infections.

Petrom Cream is for external use only. As with every medicine, it has common side effects. These include local swelling, itchiness, redness, small blisters, and irritation at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to iodine or povidone. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or thyroid diseases, liver, and kidney problems. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Petrom Cream should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Using Petrom Cream during breastfeeding may increase the iodine levels in the breastmilk, which can cause hypothyroidism in breastfed infants. Petrom Cream can cause excessive iodine absorption with its vaginal use; hence avoid douching (washing) with Petrom Cream and iodine-containing tampons during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before using Petrom Cream since it can affect the unborn baby.

Petrom Cream used in the treatment of cuts, scrapes, burns, and skin Infections. The detailed uses of Petrom Cream are as follows:

• Cuts:Petrom Cream prevents bacterial growth, reduces infection risk, and promotes wound healing in cuts.
• Scrapes:Petrom Cream cleanses the wound, prevents infection, and supports recovery in scrapes.
• Burns:Petrom Cream prevents infection, promotes tissue repair, and aids healing in minor burns.
• Skin infections:Petrom Cream targets and eliminates causative microorganisms, reducing symptoms and preventing the spread of skin infections.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Check the label for directions before using Petrom Cream.
• Sprinkle the powder on the affected area and pat it lightly on the skin.
• Wash your hands before and after applying it to the affected areas unless the treatment is for the hands.

Petrom Cream is an antiseptic and disinfectant used to treat and prevent skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cuts in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). It helps treat infections of the lining of the mouth and throat, such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and mouth ulcers. Petrom Cream is also used in infection control during insertion and care of urinary catheters, circumcision (removal of the foreskin from the human penis), suture removal and dressing changes. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Petrom Cream is effective against bacteria (Gram-positive and Gram-negative, including antibiotic-resistant and antiseptic-resistant strains), fungi, viruses, and protozoa. Petrom Cream is used in degerming (physical removal of microbes), stasis ulcers (wound on the leg or ankle due to damaged veins), decubitus ulcers (bed sores), and the umbilical area. It is also used for degerming intravenous devices in blood transfusions, hyperalimentation (artificial supply of nutrients), cutdowns, and central venous lines.

Do not use Petrom Cream if you are allergic to povidone-iodine. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), any other thyroid diseases, or liver and kidney problems since the usage of Petrom Cream can cause iodine absorption into the body. This iodine absorption may lead to a rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) and restlessness, imbalance of electrolytes, abnormal blood concentration (osmolarity), and abnormal kidney function (renal impairment). Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Petrom Cream should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Using Petrom Cream during breastfeeding may increase the iodine levels in the breastmilk, which can cause hypothyroidism in breastfed infants. Petrom Cream can cause excessive iodine absorption with its vaginal use; hence avoid douching (washing) with Petrom Cream and iodine-containing tampons during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before using the Petrom Cream since it can affect the unborn baby.