Povidone iodine

History of abnormal thyroid function or goitre (e.g. nodular colloid goitre, endemic goitre, Hashimoto's thyroiditis).

Patient with serious wounds including burns. Renal impairment. Children. Pregnancy and lactation.

Significant: Hypo- or hyper-thyroidism (long-term). Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions; conjunctival hyperaemia, superficial punctuate keratitis, cytotoxicity (ophth). Dermatologic: Rarely, local irritation, pruritus, rash, oedema, burns.

May increase risk of thyroid-related reactions with lithium. Risk of formation of caustic compounds with ophthalmic formulations containing Hg-based preservatives.

Acne Treatment Preparations / Mouth/Throat Preparations / Other Eye Preparations / Preparations for Vaginal Conditions / Psoriasis, Seborrhea & Ichthyosis Preparations / Skin Antiseptics & Disinfectants

R02AA15 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of antiseptics used in throat preparations.
S01AX18 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of other antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye infections.
D11AC06 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of medicated shampoos.
D08AG02 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of iodine product antiseptics. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.
G01AX11 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of other antiinfectives and antiseptics. Used in the treatment of gynecological infections.
D09AA09 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of ointment dressings with antiinfectives.