Can someone please help me with this med

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Does anyone know what povidone-iodone is used for and side effects...contraindications are...I cant find it any where....thanks

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povidone-iodine solutions have been used in the management of childhood bacterial ... for example, povidone-iodine solution has been studied and used ...

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it is a very prevalent and widespread used topical antiseptic more commonly known by its brand name of betadine. if you have a pharmacology textbook it will be found in the chapter about antiseptics and disinfectants. this is some of the information in the book i have:

(page 559,
pharmacology: an introduction
, 5th edition, by henry hitner and barbara nagle)

". . .antiseptics and disinfectants are useful for reducing microbial growth and contamination, and thus for reducing the risk of infection (especially wound infection) from exogenous sources. this aspect is particularly important during surgical procedures, in which local infection could significantly delay wound (incision) healing. . .antiseptics are used to cleanse and irrigate wounds, cuts, and abrasions, to prepare (degerm) patients' skin prior to surgery or injection, and to prepare the surgical team prior to surgery. an ideal antiseptic kills bacteria with a persistent duration of action and does not irritate or sensitize the skin. . .the objectives of antiseptic treatment are to decrease the opportunity for bacteria to enter the body and to permit normal defense mechanisms to continue uninterrupted in the healing process.

iodine is probably superior to all other antiseptics for degerming the skin. iodine is a rapid-acting, potent germicide effective against bacteria, protozoa, and viruses. . .iodine complexes (iodophors) cause less irritation and staining and although they are only bacteriostatic, they are used frequently as surgical preps. in general, preparations containing iodine are for topical use and are not to be taken orally."

i am looking at a bottle of betadine that i was sent home from the hospital with to do my dressing changes with. the label states:

"for preparation of skin and mucous membranes prior to surgery. helps reduce bacteria that may cause skin infection.

drug facts

active ingredient

  • providone-iodine, usp 10%

  • purpose. . .antiseptic

use

  • prepping intact skin and mucous membranes prior to surgery

warnings

  • for external use only

  • avoid use on persons allergic to iodine

stop use and ask doctor if

  • skin shows symptoms of irritation, sensitivity, redness, pain or swelling

  • in case of deep puncture wounds or serious burns

keep out of reach of children

  • if swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away

directions patient preoperative prep

  • use full strength

  • apply solution to operative site following providone iodine scrub application [note: providone iodine scrub is a different preparation]

  • using a circular motion, start at incision site and move outward

  • remove all soiled underwraps

  • do not allow solution to pool

other information

  • store at room temperature

  • avoid excessive heat above 104f/40c

  • protect from freezing

  • latex free

inactive ingredients

  • citric acid, glycerol, nonylphenol, purified water, sodium hydroxide"

you can also find it in any drugstore in the first aid aisle.

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you also posted this question on the nursing student assistance forum. i gave you an answer there.

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