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Walvidone 5% Powder
Product introduction
Walvidone 5% Powder is an antiseptic and disinfecting agent. It is used for the treatment and prevention of wound infections.
Walvidone 5% Powder is used to preserve the medicinal products
Walvidone 5% Powder is used to preserve the medicinal products
Uses of Walvidone Powder
- Treatment and prevention of Wound infection
Benefits of Walvidone Powder
In Treatment and prevention of Wound infection
Walvidone 5% Powder is a versatile antiseptic that is used for the treatment and prevention of infection. Walvidone 5% Powder kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes, thereby preventing abrasions, cuts, and wounds, or any break in the skin from getting infected. The antiseptic effect is caused due to the slow release of iodine. Keep the affected area clean and use the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Walvidone Powder
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Walvidone
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Walvidone Powder
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Walvidone 5% Powder may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Walvidone 5% Powder. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Walvidone 5% Powder may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Walvidone 5% Powder is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Walvidone 5% Powder does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Walvidone 5% Powder in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Walvidone 5% Powder in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Iodinated polyvinyl polymer
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Action Class
Antiseptics and disinfectants
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I put Walvidone 5% Powder on an open wound?
Walvidone 5% Powder can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers, small burns or cuts, and other minor injuries. However, take special care if you are applying Walvidone 5% Powder on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.
Will Walvidone 5% Powder solution stain my skin or clothes?
Walvidone 5% Powder has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however, permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.
Where can Walvidone 5% Powder be used?
Walvidone 5% Powder is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts, small areas of burn, ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.
How should Walvidone 5% Powder solution be applied to an injury?
Clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the medicine to it. You can then cover it with a sterile bandage. You can apply this medicine 1 to 3 times daily. However, do not use it for longer than 1 week.
Can Walvidone 5% Powder affect thyroid function?
Using Walvidone 5% Powder over a large area or for a long time may sometimes cause problems with your thyroid. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction include weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, lack of energy, and weight gain. If you notice such symptoms, contact your doctor who may advise you to stop using Walvidone 5% Powder.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1139.
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 03 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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