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About Povilink OZ Ointment

Povilink OZ Ointment belongs to the class of medications called 'antiseptic and disinfectant' primarily 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 also helps to treat infections of the lining of the mouth and throat, such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and mouth ulcers. Povilink OZ Ointment is also used in infection control during insertion and care of urinary catheters, circumcision (removal of the foreskin from the human penis), suture removal and dressing changes. 

Povilink OZ Ointment is a combination drug containing Povidone-Iodine and Ornidazole. Povidone Iodine works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, iodine in Povilink OZ Ointment can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidizes essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death. Ornidazole inhibits protein synthesis and leads to cell death, thereby killing the bacteria. Collectively, both treat cuts, wounds and infections.

Povilink OZ Ointment is for external use only. Povilink OZ Ointment has common side effects, as every medicine does. These include local swelling, itchiness, redness, small blisters, and irritation at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to iodine or povidone. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or thyroid diseases, liver, and kidney problems. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Povilink OZ Ointment should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Using Povilink OZ Ointment during breastfeeding may increase the iodine levels in the breastmilk, which can cause hypothyroidism in breastfed infants. Povilink OZ Ointment can cause excessive iodine absorption with its vaginal use; hence avoid douching (washing) with Povilink OZ Ointment and iodine-containing tampons during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before using Povilink OZ Ointment since it can affect the unborn baby.

Uses of Povilink OZ Ointment

Cuts, Scrapes, Burns and  Skin Infections

Medicinal Benefits

Povilink OZ Ointment 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 helps treat infections of the lining of the mouth and throat, such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and mouth ulcers. Povilink OZ Ointment is also used in infection control during insertion and care of urinary catheters, circumcision (removal of the foreskin from the human penis), suture removal and dressing changes. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Povilink OZ Ointment is effective against bacteria (Gram-positive and Gram-negative, including antibiotic-resistant and antiseptic-resistant strains), fungi, viruses, and protozoa. Povilink OZ Ointment is used in degerming (physical removal of microbes), stasis ulcers (wound on the leg or ankle due to damaged veins), decubitus ulcers (bed sores), and the umbilical area. It is also used for degerming intravenous devices in blood transfusions, hyperalimentation (artificial supply of nutrients), cutdowns, and central venous lines.

Directions for Use

Solution: Gently clean the affected area with cotton soaked in the solution of Povidone-Iodine and Ornidazole. Allow the solution to dry, and cover the wound with a sterile bandage.Cream/Ointment: Take the advised amount of cream/ointment with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. After applying for this medicine, cover the open wounds with a sterile dressing or bandage. Wash your hands before and after using Povilink OZ Ointment.Swab sticks/External pads: Antiseptic swabs and external pads are used to disinfect the skin before surgery and before bandaging minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Apply the swab on the affected area and cover it with a bandage if necessary.Spray: Hold the spray container about 4-6 inches away from the skin and spray. Allow it to dry, and apply bandage/dressing, if necessary.Surgical scrub: Gently apply on the affected area, develop a lather and scrub thoroughly for 5 minutes. Rinse off using sterile gauze saturated with water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Povilink OZ Ointment

  • Local swelling
  • Itchiness
  • Redness
  • Small blisters
  • Irritation at the application site
  • Swelling of the skin and mucosa

Drug Warnings

Do not use Povilink OZ Ointment if you are allergic to povidone-iodine. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), any other thyroid diseases, or liver and kidney problems since the usage of Povilink OZ Ointment can cause iodine absorption into the body. This iodine absorption may lead to a rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) and restlessness, imbalance of electrolytes, abnormal blood concentration (osmolarity), and abnormal kidney function (renal impairment). Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Povilink OZ Ointment should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Using Povilink OZ Ointment during breastfeeding may increase the iodine levels in the breastmilk, which can cause hypothyroidism in breastfed infants. Povilink OZ Ointment can cause excessive iodine absorption with its vaginal use; hence avoid douching (washing) with Povilink OZ Ointment and iodine-containing tampons during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before using the Povilink OZ Ointment since it can affect the unborn baby.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Povilink OZ Ointment may interact with other antiseptics and products containing enzymatic components, alkali, mercury, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid, taurolidine, pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen), antibiotic (azithromycin, sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim), corticosteroids (dexamethasone), anti-diabetic (metformin), bronchodilator (albuterol), and diuretics (furosemide).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Before taking Povilink OZ Ointment, let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to iodine or povidone, overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any other thyroid diseases, liver, and kidney problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SILVER NITRATE
  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • SULFAMETHOXAZOLE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM
  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • METFORMIN
  • ALBUTEROL
  • FUROSEMIDE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
  • Avoid harsh products on your skin.
  • Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections.

Special Advise

  • Thyroid function monitoring (thyroid function tests like T3, T4 and TSH levels) is recommended in patients to check on overactive thyroid gland function, which is possible due to iodine absorption into the body.
  • Regular monitoring of electrolytes is necessary since iodine is possibly absorbed into the body and causes an imbalance of electrolytes.
  • It is better to take an electrocardiograph (ECG) if you notice rapid heartbeat (tachycardia).
  • It is advised to take a blood osmolarity test since Povilink OZ Ointment may cause iodine absorption leading to abnormal blood concentration.
  • Kidney function monitoring is advised in patients since Povilink OZ Ointment may affect kidney disease patients with renal impairment.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Skin infection: Skin infection can occur when the skin is broken, cut or wounded. This skin infection allows pathogenic microorganisms to enter and invade the tissues surrounding the wound.

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About Povilink OZ Ointment

Povilink OZ Ointment belongs to the class of medications called 'antiseptic and disinfectant' primarily 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 also helps to treat infections of the lining of the mouth and throat, such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and mouth ulcers. Povilink OZ Ointment is also used in infection control during insertion and care of urinary catheters, circumcision (removal of the foreskin from the human penis), suture removal and dressing changes. 

Povilink OZ Ointment is a combination drug containing Povidone-Iodine and Ornidazole. Povidone Iodine works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, iodine in Povilink OZ Ointment can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidizes essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death. Ornidazole inhibits protein synthesis and leads to cell death, thereby killing the bacteria. Collectively, both treat cuts, wounds and infections.

Povilink OZ Ointment is for external use only. Povilink OZ Ointment has common side effects, as every medicine does. These include local swelling, itchiness, redness, small blisters, and irritation at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to iodine or povidone. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or thyroid diseases, liver, and kidney problems. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Povilink OZ Ointment should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Using Povilink OZ Ointment during breastfeeding may increase the iodine levels in the breastmilk, which can cause hypothyroidism in breastfed infants. Povilink OZ Ointment can cause excessive iodine absorption with its vaginal use; hence avoid douching (washing) with Povilink OZ Ointment and iodine-containing tampons during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before using Povilink OZ Ointment since it can affect the unborn baby.

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Composition :

ORNIDAZOLE-1%W/W + POVIDONE IODINE-5%W/W

Consume Type :

TOPICAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Centaur House, Near Grand Hyatt, Vakola ,Santacruz East, Mumbai 400 055, India.
Other Info - PO33458

FAQs

Povilink OZ Ointment is a combination drug containing antiseptic and antibacterial that treats skin infections of wounds and cuts. Povilink OZ Ointment works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, Iodine in Povilink OZ Ointment can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidizes essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death.

Povilink OZ Ointment is for external use only. Do not swallow or put Povilink OZ Ointment in the eyes. Povilink OZ Ointment is available in the form of a solution, cream, ointment, external pad, swab sticks, spray, and surgical scrub. Each formulation has its directions for usage. Please read the instructions leaflet of Povilink OZ Ointment carefully before using. Your doctor will decide on the dose and duration based on your condition.

Povilink OZ 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 treatment involving radioactive iodine.

Povilink OZ Ointment is not recommended for use if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or treatment involving radioactive iodine. Povilink OZ 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 Povilink OZ Ointment.

Povilink OZ Ointment may interfere with thyroid function tests due to iodine absorption. Please ask your doctor before starting Povilink OZ Ointment if you have any history of thyroid problems. A Povilink OZ 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.

If you miss a dose of Povilink OZ Ointment, skip it and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interaction found/established.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor; there is no substantial research yet on using Povilink OZ Ointment in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Povilink OZ Ointment is generally safe to use before driving. However, if you notice any side effects like dizziness or burning sensation in the affected areas, avoid driving and operating machinery until you feel better.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving the Povilink OZ Ointment if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor before receiving the Povilink OZ Ointment if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Your doctor will prescribe Povilink OZ Ointment depending on your child's severity of infection or wounds.

Product Substitutes

Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/cdi/povidone-iodine-topical-products.html
  2. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/povidone-iodine-ophthalmic.html
  3. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Ornidazole

Uses of Povilink OZ Ointment

Cuts, Scrapes, Burns and  Skin Infections

Medicinal Benefits

Povilink OZ Ointment 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 helps treat infections of the lining of the mouth and throat, such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and mouth ulcers. Povilink OZ Ointment is also used in infection control during insertion and care of urinary catheters, circumcision (removal of the foreskin from the human penis), suture removal and dressing changes. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Povilink OZ Ointment is effective against bacteria (Gram-positive and Gram-negative, including antibiotic-resistant and antiseptic-resistant strains), fungi, viruses, and protozoa. Povilink OZ Ointment is used in degerming (physical removal of microbes), stasis ulcers (wound on the leg or ankle due to damaged veins), decubitus ulcers (bed sores), and the umbilical area. It is also used for degerming intravenous devices in blood transfusions, hyperalimentation (artificial supply of nutrients), cutdowns, and central venous lines.

Directions for Use

Solution: Gently clean the affected area with cotton soaked in the solution of Povidone-Iodine and Ornidazole. Allow the solution to dry, and cover the wound with a sterile bandage.Cream/Ointment: Take the advised amount of cream/ointment with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. After applying for this medicine, cover the open wounds with a sterile dressing or bandage. Wash your hands before and after using Povilink OZ Ointment.Swab sticks/External pads: Antiseptic swabs and external pads are used to disinfect the skin before surgery and before bandaging minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Apply the swab on the affected area and cover it with a bandage if necessary.Spray: Hold the spray container about 4-6 inches away from the skin and spray. Allow it to dry, and apply bandage/dressing, if necessary.Surgical scrub: Gently apply on the affected area, develop a lather and scrub thoroughly for 5 minutes. Rinse off using sterile gauze saturated with water.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not use Povilink OZ Ointment if you are allergic to povidone-iodine. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), any other thyroid diseases, or liver and kidney problems since the usage of Povilink OZ Ointment can cause iodine absorption into the body. This iodine absorption may lead to a rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) and restlessness, imbalance of electrolytes, abnormal blood concentration (osmolarity), and abnormal kidney function (renal impairment). Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Povilink OZ Ointment should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Using Povilink OZ Ointment during breastfeeding may increase the iodine levels in the breastmilk, which can cause hypothyroidism in breastfed infants. Povilink OZ Ointment can cause excessive iodine absorption with its vaginal use; hence avoid douching (washing) with Povilink OZ Ointment and iodine-containing tampons during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before using the Povilink OZ Ointment since it can affect the unborn baby.

Therapeutic Class

ANTISEPTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SILVER NITRATE
  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • SULFAMETHOXAZOLE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM
  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • METFORMIN
  • ALBUTEROL
  • FUROSEMIDE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
  • Avoid harsh products on your skin.
  • Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Thyroid function monitoring (thyroid function tests like T3, T4 and TSH levels) is recommended in patients to check on overactive thyroid gland function, which is possible due to iodine absorption into the body.
  • Regular monitoring of electrolytes is necessary since iodine is possibly absorbed into the body and causes an imbalance of electrolytes.
  • It is better to take an electrocardiograph (ECG) if you notice rapid heartbeat (tachycardia).
  • It is advised to take a blood osmolarity test since Povilink OZ Ointment may cause iodine absorption leading to abnormal blood concentration.
  • Kidney function monitoring is advised in patients since Povilink OZ Ointment may affect kidney disease patients with renal impairment.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Skin infection: Skin infection can occur when the skin is broken, cut or wounded. This skin infection allows pathogenic microorganisms to enter and invade the tissues surrounding the wound.

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