Name: Piodin
Creator: Anushta Chandrapalan
Published: Feb 01, 2017

Piodin is an antiseptic combination, prescribed for minor wounds and infections, as well as killing bacteria.

Piodin Topical Solution Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Generic : Povidone Iodine	₹ 36.79 5% w/v 100ml

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Drug information on Piodin (Povidone Iodine) from Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Drug Name : Povidone Iodine

Povidone Iodine(Betadine and Pharmadine) generic Piodin is an antiseptic combination, prescribed for minor wounds and infections, as well as killing bacteria.
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Written & Compiled by Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Piodin may be prescribed

Boils / Skin Abscess

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

Adult: Mouth/Throat Oral hygiene- As 0.1% solution: Rinse mouth with 10 ml undiluted solution or diluted with an equal amount of water 4 times/day for 14 days.
Cream- Apply a small amount of this cream to the affected area.

Side effects of Piodin

Severe allergic reactions such as if redness, irritation or swelling in application site.

How to use Piodin?

It comes as a liquid to rinse your mouth.
It also comes as a cream to apply over the affected area as directed by your physician.

When Should Piodin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Piodin

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of serious burns or deep puncture wounds, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Stop treatment if redness, irritation or swelling develops.

Other Precautions for Piodin

It should not be used under occlusive dressing.

Storage Conditions for Piodin

Store it at room temperature.

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