Megatrum Ointment is a combination medication containing Povidone-iodine (antiseptic) and Metronidazole (antibiotic) primarily used to treat and prevent skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cut in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). It is also used to treat postoperative wound infections. Povidone-iodine is an antiseptic applied on skin infected or likely to get infected. It slowly releases iodine which kills or prevents the growth of these microorganisms. Metronidazole, being bactericidal in nature, kills the bacteria by damaging its genetic material (DNA) and preventing its growth, hence relieving the symptoms. Together, Megatrum Ointment prevents the growth of the microorganisms and promotes early wound healing.

FAQs

How does Megatrum Ointment work?

Megatrum Ointment is a combination of antiseptic and antibiotics medicines that help treat skin infections of wounds, burns and cuts. Megatrum Ointment works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, Iodine in Megatrum Ointment can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidizes essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death.

Can I use Megatrum Ointment with other medicines?

Please consult your doctor if you use other topical medicines before starting Megatrum Ointment. However, products containing enzymatic components, alkali, mercury, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid and taurolidine may interact with Megatrum Ointment and should not be used simultaneously.

In which conditions should I stay cautious while using Megatrum Ointment?

Megatrum Ointment should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, goitre (abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland), thyroid nodules or other non-acute thyroid diseases. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment.

When should I avoid using Megatrum Ointment?

Megatrum Ointment is not recommended for use if you are undergoing lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Megatrum Ointment should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. In such conditions, please consult your doctor before using Megatrum Ointment.

Does Megatrum Ointment cause abnormal test results?

Megatrum Ointment may interfere with thyroid function tests due to iodine absorption. Please ask your doctor before starting Megatrum Ointment if you have any history of thyroid problems. A Megatrum Ointment can also show false-positive lab results, such as tests with toluidine or gum guaiac, to determine haemoglobin or glucose in the stool or the urine.