Pividine 5% Lotion

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  • Contains / Salt: Povidone Iodine (5 %)
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Pividine 5% Lotion Information

Pividine 5% Lotion is a prescription drug, available for use as Lotion. It is typically used for the treatment of Infections, Open Wound. Secondary and off-label uses of Pividine 5% Lotion have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Pividine 5% Lotion depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pividine 5% Lotion can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Pividine 5% Lotion are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Pividine 5% Lotion's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Pividine 5% Lotion related warnings talks about Pividine 5% Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Pividine 5% Lotion is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Pividine 5% Lotion have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Pividine 5% Lotion may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pividine 5% Lotion is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Pividine 5% Lotion Benefits & Uses

Pividine 5% Lotion is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pividine 5% Lotion Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pividine 5% Lotion Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Pividine 5% Lotion safe for pregnant women?


    Pividine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Pividine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Pividine 5% Lotion safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Pividine. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Pividine 5% Lotion on the Kidneys?


    Using Pividine does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Pividine 5% Lotion on the Liver?


    Pividine is completely safe for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Pividine 5% Lotion on the Heart?


    You can take Pividine without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Pividine 5% Lotion Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pividine 5% Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Pividine 5% Lotion

  • Is this Pividine 5% Lotion habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Pividine 5% Lotion is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Pividine 5% Lotion as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Pividine 5% Lotion only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Pividine 5% Lotion cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Pividine 5% Lotion Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Pividine 5% Lotion


    Taking Pividine 5% Lotion with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Pividine 5% Lotion


    Information about the interaction of Pividine 5% Lotion and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Pividine 5% Lotion

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Pividine an antibiotic?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Pividine is not an antibiotic. It is an antiseptic. It is used against fungi, yeast, bacteria, and protozoans. It is also used as a disinfectant for cleaning the equipment. It is used extensively as an antiseptic because of its good safety, efficacy and tolerability profile. It is broad-spectrum in nature and doesn't have the complication of resistance developing to it. 

Question about 5 years ago

Can Pividine be used to treat vaginitis in pregnant woman?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

No, Pividine should not be used for the treatment of vaginitis in pregnant women. This is because exposure to iodine-containing solution could lead to the development of hypothyroidism and goiter in the infant. Vaginitis is the swelling of the vulva or vagina. It may develop from the use of soap, perfumes, not washing well, menopause, wearing tight undergarments, etc. It can stem from a bacterial, yeast, fungal or a protozoan infection. It can be effectively managed by washing the infected area with only water, keeping it dry, taking a warm bath, wearing comfortable undergarments, keeping the blood sugar levels under control and using pads and not tampons. It is also important to use an antiseptic as per the recommendations of a doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Pividine?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Pividine is a brand name for a complex containing elemental iodine and polyvinylpyrrolidone (povidone, PVP). It is extensively used as an antiseptic and a disinfectant. It is usually used in the solution form.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Pividine used for open wounds?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Pividine is used for open wounds since last few decades. It remains a favorite agent for use as an antiseptic and as a wound-healing agent because of its safety, tolerability, and efficacy. Pividine has a broad spectrum of activity, has reduced cell toxicity, low incidence of resistance has anti-inflammatory property, and is able to penetrate biofilms (cluster of microorganisms attached to the cell surface).

Question about 5 years ago

Can Pividine cause acute kidney injury?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, there have been reports of Pividine causing acute kidney injury. Pividine is widely used as an antiseptic and as a preoperative and postoperative surgical scrub. Its main moiety is iodine which is effective against yeast, fungi, bacteria, and protozoans. However, it is also known to cause toxicity, resulting in acute kidney injury in a person who ingested it, in people in whom it has been used topically, etc.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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