Sucralfate+povidone Iodine
About Sucralfate+povidone Iodine
Sucralfate+povidone Iodine belongs to the class of medications called antiseptics and antimicrobial agents used to treat and prevent infections in wounds, cuts, and burns. A wound is a condition in which your skin gets hurt or broken, causing skin or tissue damage and leading to bleeding or infections.
Sucralfate+povidone Iodine is a combination of sucralfate and povidone-iodine. It is used to treat and prevent infections in wounds, cuts, and burns. Povidone iodine inhibit the growth of infection-causing organisms. Sucralfate helps form a protective barrier over the wound to promote healing, thus helping to treat wound infections.
Sucralfate+povidone Iodine is for external use only. Sucralfate+povidone Iodine may cause common side effects like burning, itching, irritation, redness, swelling, pain, blistering or crusting and dry skin. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention. However, please consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Sucralfate+povidone Iodine. Also, let the doctor know about your health conditions, undergoing treatments, and medication history. Before using Sucralfate+povidone Iodine, discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Sucralfate+povidone Iodine
Medicinal Benefits
Sucralfate+povidone Iodine is indicated in conditions like wound infection, post-surgical dressing, post-cosmetic; plastic surgery, chronic infected non-healing ulcers and radiation/chemotherapy ulcers. Sucralfate+povidone Iodine is a combination of povidone-iodine and sucralfate. Povidone iodine is an antiseptic agent that works by releasing iodine and damaging the protein, fatty acids, and nucleotides of micro-organism cells. Sucralfate is an anti-ulcer medication that forms a protective barrier over the wound to help promote healing. Together, Sucralfate+povidone Iodine helps treat wound infections.
Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
- Take a small amount of Sucralfate+povidone Iodine on the fingertip and apply it on the clean and dry affected area as directed by your doctor.
- Wash your hands before and after applying on the affected areas unless the treatment is for hands.
- Sucralfate+povidone Iodine is for external use only.
- If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse thoroughly with cold water.
Storage
Side Effects of Sucralfate+povidone Iodine
- Burning
- Itching
- Irritation
- Dry skin
- Redness
- Swelling
- Pain
- Blistering and crusting
Drug Warnings
Do not use Sucralfate+povidone Iodine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Let the doctor know about your health conditions, undergoing treatments, and medication history. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding before using Sucralfate+povidone Iodine. Avoid contact with sensitive areas like the nose or mouth. If accidental contact occurs, rinse with water immediately.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interaction found/established.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Let your doctor know if you have thyroid or any other metabolic abnormality.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
not applicableNo interaction was found/established.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorPlease consult the doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Your doctor will recommend Sucralfate+povidone Iodine only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorPlease consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide if it is safe to use Sucralfate+povidone Iodine during breastfeeding.
Driving
not applicableSucralfate+povidone Iodine does not affect your mental ability.
Liver
not applicableNo interactions were found/established. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Kidney
not applicableNo interactions were found/established. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Children
cautionLimited information is available. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns about using Sucralfate+povidone Iodine in children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
- Avoid harsh products on your skin.
- Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
- Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
- Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections.
- Avoid exposure of your wound to triggers like pollution, smoke, or extreme temperatures, as it might worsen your symptoms.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Wound infection: A wound infection is a condition in which microorganisms grow in the wound and cause infection. Symptoms include swelling, redness, pus, pain, fever, and tenderness.
FAQs
Sucralfate+povidone Iodine is used to treat and prevent wound infections.
Sucralfate+povidone Iodine works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing bacteria and forming a protective barrier over the wound to help promote healing.
Avoid contact of Sucralfate+povidone Iodine with the nose or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly. Wash your hands before and after using Sucralfate+povidone Iodine if your hands are not the affected area to prevent the spread of infection. Do not use it for longer than prescribed.
The common side effects of Sucralfate+povidone Iodine are burning, itching, irritation, redness, swelling, pain, blistering or crusting and dry skin. However, these side effects gradually decrease over time. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
Apply a small amount of the product on the fingertip and apply as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area.
