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Zylo P 5% Ointment is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment. It is typically used for the treatment of Infections, Open Wound. Other than this, Zylo P 5% Ointment has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zylo P 5% Ointment. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zylo P 5% Ointment as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Zylo P 5% Ointment normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Zylo P 5% Ointment's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Zylo P 5% Ointment's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zylo P 5% Ointment related warnings section.
Zylo P 5% Ointment is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zylo P 5% Ointment are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Zylo P 5% Ointment have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Zylo P 5% Ointment is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Zylo P 5% Ointment is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Zylo P 5% Ointment safe for pregnant women?
Zylo P may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Zylo P again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zylo P 5% Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zylo P. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Zylo P 5% Ointment on the Kidneys?
Zylo P is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Zylo P 5% Ointment on the Liver?
Zylo P is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Zylo P 5% Ointment on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Zylo P for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zylo P 5% Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zylo P 5% Ointment habit forming or addictive?
Zylo P 5% Ointment does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Zylo P 5% Ointment does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Zylo P 5% Ointment is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zylo P 5% Ointment cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Zylo P 5% Ointment
Taking Zylo P 5% Ointment with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zylo P 5% Ointment
Information about the interaction of Zylo P 5% Ointment and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, there have been reports of Zylo P causing acute kidney injury. Zylo P 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.
Zylo P 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, Zylo P 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. Zylo P 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).
Yes, Zylo P is suitable for a fungal infection. Fungal infections can be managed by using a topical treatment and adhering to it, by washing the skin with slightly warm water and an antifungal soap or a wash, by keeping the skin dry, by daily washing the towel, bedsheet and the clothes, by not wearing tight clothes, etc.
Yes, Zylo P 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. Zylo P has been found out to be very effective in burn healing.
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