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Drug description :
Povidone Iodine USP 10% w/v.
Presentation : Solution.
Indications :
As a vaginal cleanser in the treatment of vaginitis due to
candidal, trichomonal, non-specific or mixed infections and for
pre-operative preparation of the vagina.
Adult Dosage :
For intravaginal use. Adults and the elderly: Once a day
(preferably in the morning) for a 14 day period, including days of
menstruation. The Betadine VC Concentrate should be diluted 1:10
using the measuring cap, and used according to the patient
instruction leaflet provided. The applicators should only be used
for the administration of the diluted VC Kit solution. This
product may be used in combination with Betadine Vaginal Pessaries.
Children: Contra-indicated for use in pre-pubertal children.
Child Dosage : Not applicable.
Contra Indications :
Known or suspected iodine hypersensitivity. Regular use is
contra-indicated in patients and users with thyroid disorders (in
particular nodular colloid goitre, endemic goitre and Hashimoto's
thyroiditis).
Special Precautions :
Special caution is needed when regular applications to broken
skin are made to patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency.
Regular use should be avoided in patients on concurrent lithium
therapy.
Interactions :
Absorption of iodine from povidone iodine through either
intact or broken skin may interfere with thyroid function tests.
Contamination with povidone iodine of several types of tests for
the detection of occult blood in faeces or blood in urine may
produce false-positive results.
Adverse Reactions :
If local irritation, redness or swelling develops, discontinue
treatment. Iodine is absorbed from the vagina and following
prolonged use, thyroid dysfunction may develop. The product may be
spermicidal and should not be used when conception is desired.
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