Introduction About WOKADINE OINTMENT
WOKADINE OINTMENT contains Povidone-Iodine, which belongs to the group of medicines called Broad-spectrum antiseptics. WOKADINE OINTMENT is used as an antiseptic for the management of minor damage or infection of the skin. It kills harmful infection-causing microorganisms.
It also helps in the management of infection in burns, lacerations, cuts, and abrasions, management of common skin infections, and infection control following circumcision, suture removal, and dressing changes, degerming care of stasis ulcers, decubitus ulcers, and the umbilical area, and in other procedures where degerming is needed.
Before using WOKADINE OINTMENT, inform your doctor if you have any kind of allergies, if you currently have or have ever had a thyroid problem, if you are currently having lithium therapy for depression, if your skin is broken (for example, due to a burn), or if you currently have, or have ever had, a kidney problem.
WOKADINE OINTMENT should be used with caution among pregnant and breastfeeding women and the elderly. WOKADINE OINTMENT is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age. The common side effects of using WOKADINE OINTMENT are burning, irritation, itching, and redness. Consult your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse or persist.
Uses Of WOKADINE OINTMENT
- Management of minor damage or infection of the skin
How WOKADINE OINTMENT Works
WOKADINE OINTMENT contains povidone-iodine. The antimicrobial action of povidone-iodine starts after iodine dissociates from the complex component. Once in the free form, iodine rapidly penetrates microbial cell membranes and interacts with important cell-forming components, like proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids in the cytoplasm and cytoplasmic membrane and destroys them.
How to use WOKADINE OINTMENT
Apply WOKADINE OINTMENT as advised by your physician. It is for external use only. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your condition.
Side Effects Of WOKADINE OINTMENT
Common
- Burning
- irritation
- itching
- redness
Rare
- allergic-type reactions, including a rash or difficulty in breathing
Stop using WOKADINE OINTMENT and contact your doctor if you experience:
- general allergic reaction symptoms such as rash, redness, itching, and difficulty breathing
How To Manage Side Effects
Skin rash Or Itching
Try to relax and rest for some time after using WOKADINE OINTMENT. Do not rub the affected area. Consult your doctor if the itching persists.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Use with Caution
WOKADINE OINTMENT should be used with caution during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using WOKADINE OINTMENT.
Breastfeeding
Use with Caution
WOKADINE OINTMENT should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using WOKADINE OINTMENT.
Driving and Using Machines
Safe
WOKADINE OINTMENT generally does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Allergy
Contraindicated
WOKADINE OINTMENT is not recommended for use if you are allergic to iodine or polyvinylpyrrolidone.
Use In Pediatrics
Contraindicated
WOKADINE OINTMENT is not recommended in children under two years of age. Consult your doctor for advice before using WOKADINE OINTMENT.
Use In Geriatrics
Use with Caution
WOKADINE OINTMENT should be used with caution in the elderly. Consult your doctor for advice before using WOKADINE OINTMENT.
Others
WOKADINE OINTMENT is not recommended for use if you:
- currently have or ever had a thyroid problem, including swelling (nodular colloid goitre, endemic goitre, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis)
- are currently having lithium therapy for depression
Before using WOKADINE OINTMENT, inform your doctor if you:
- have broken skin (for example, due to a burn)
- currently have, or have ever had, a kidney problem
- are due to have a thyroid, faeces (stool), or urine test
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug Interactions:
- medicines used to manage some mental problems (Ex. lithium)
- medicines for the management of thyroid (Ex. thyroxine)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally uses too much of WOKADINE OINTMENT, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. You may experience any of the following symptoms, like stomach pain, being unable to pass urine, loss of appetite, weakness, nausea, vomiting, coughing up blood, excessive sweating, difficulty breathing, metabolic acidosis, anxiety, and pale skin, immediately consult the doctor.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Povidone-Iodine |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Broad spectrum antiseptic |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | as an antiseptic for small wounds and lacerations |
| Dosage Forms | : | Ointments, Cream, Eye Drops, Gel, Spray, Solution, Gargle, Pessaries, Powder |
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Storage
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children
- Store WOKADINE OINTMENT at room temperature
| Weight | 150 g |
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