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Ornidine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ornidine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Ornidine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Ornidine. It is best to stop taking Ornidine immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ornidine safe during breastfeeding?
Ornidine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Ornidine on the Kidneys?
Ornidine rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ornidine on the Liver?
Side effects of Ornidine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ornidine on the Heart?
Ornidine is completely safe for the heart.
Ornidine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ornidine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ornidine habit forming or addictive?
Ornidine does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Ornidine
Taking Ornidine with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ornidine
Taking Ornidine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Ornidine 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.
No, Ornidine 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.
Yes, rarely, a chemical burn can develop from Ornidine. It develops when during a surgical procedure, Ornidine is used, however, it doesn't dry and starts dripping, and collects in a body part. Symptoms may develop instantly or after a day. It develops because iodine causes irritation, maceration, pressure and then friction. Healing might not require much medical intervention but it causes discomfort, might prolong the hospital stay and expose a person to an infection.
Ornidine 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.
Yes, Ornidine can be used on the burns. The probability of a microbial infection is very high in burns because of which the partial thickness burn wounds can get transformed into full thickness burns which can have grave consequences. Ornidine has been found out to be very effective in burn healing.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 839