Povi 10 Surgical Scrub Substitute
Composition:
POVIDONE IODINE-7.5%W/V
Uses:
Skin infections, Cuts, Scrapes, and Burns.
Medicinal Benefits:
Povi 10 Surgical Scrub is an antiseptic and disinfectant used to treat and prevent skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cuts in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Povi 10 Surgical Scrub is effective against bacteria (gram-positive and gram-negative, including antibiotic-resistant and antiseptic-resistant strains), fungi, viruses, and protozoa.
Povi 10 Surgical Scrub works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, Iodine in Povi 10 Surgical Scrub can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidises essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death.
Povi 10 Surgical Scrub is for external use only. Do not swallow or put Povi 10 Surgical Scrub in the eyes. Please read the instructions leaflet of Povi 10 Surgical Scrub carefully before using. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your condition.
Povi 10 Surgical Scrub is not recommended for use if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or treatment involving radioactive iodine. Povi 10 Surgical Scrub should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. In such conditions, please consult your doctor before using Povi 10 Surgical Scrub.
Povi 10 Surgical Scrub may interfere with thyroid function tests due to iodine absorption. Please consult your doctor before starting Povi 10 Surgical Scrub if you have any history of thyroid problems. Povi 10 Surgical Scrub may 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.
Please consult your doctor if you are using any other topical medicines before starting Povi 10 Surgical Scrub. However, products containing enzymatic component, alkali, mercury, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid, and taurolidine may interact with Povi 10 Surgical Scrub and should not be used simultaneously.