Sovidone

Description

Sovidone Ointment: Uses, Dosage, & Important Info

Sovidone Ointment, which contains Povidone Iodine 5% Topical, is a powerful germ-killing medication. It’s used to prevent and treat various skin infections. Manufactured by Simca, you can find Sovidone in Nepal.

What is Sovidone Ointment Used For?

Sovidone Ointment helps:

• Treat existing infections:
  • Primary or secondary skin infections
  • Infected surgical wounds
  • Infected bedsores (decubitus ulcers) or leg ulcers (stasis ulcers)
  • Bacterial skin infections (pyodermas)
  • Skin conditions that have become secondarily infected
  • Infected injuries like cuts or scrapes
• Prevent infections:
  • In minor cuts and abrasions
  • In wounds

How to Use Sovidone Ointment

Always clean and dry the affected area before applying Sovidone. You can cover the treated area with a dressing or bandage afterward if needed.

Adult Dosage

• For treating infection (Ointment): Apply once or twice daily, or with each dressing change, for up to 14 days.
• For preventing infection (Ointment): Apply once or twice a week, for as long as necessary.
• For powder form: Apply as often as directed by your healthcare provider.

Child Dosage

Specific information for children isn’t provided. Please talk to a healthcare professional before using this product on children.

Renal Dosage

Specific kidney (renal) dosage information isn’t available. Use with special caution if you have pre-existing kidney problems and are applying Sovidone regularly to broken skin.

Important Considerations and Warnings

Do Not Use Sovidone Ointment If You Have:

• Thyroid disorders: This includes conditions like nodular colloid goiter, endemic goiter, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Regular use is not recommended.
• Are an infant under 2 years old: Sovidone is not for use in infants under two years of age.
• Are taking lithium: Regular use should be avoided if you’re on concurrent lithium therapy.

Precautions:

• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Use with caution during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. It’s best to consult your doctor.
• Neonates (Newborns): Use with caution in newborns.

Possible Side Effects:

Most side effects are local and mild. However, if applied to large areas of broken skin, serious effects from iodine absorption can occur.

• Common:
  • Local skin irritation and sensitivity
  • Mild, temporary burning or sticky sensation
• Rare:
  • Irritation or hypersensitivity reactions
• Serious (with application to large wounds or severe burns):
  • Metabolic acidosis (a buildup of acid in the body)
  • Hypernatremia (high sodium levels in the blood)
  • Impairment of kidney function

How Sovidone Ointment Works (Mechanism of Action)

Povidone-iodine is a powerful germicide with a broad range of activity against various microbes, including:

• Bacteria
• Viruses
• Fungi
• Protozoa
• Spores

It works by oxidizing cell components, iodinating proteins, and inactivating them, effectively killing microorganisms.

Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition or before starting any new treatment.