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Intadine 5% Ointment, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Infections, Open Wound. Intadine 5% Ointment also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Intadine 5% Ointment. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Intadine 5% Ointment have been listed ahead. These side effects of Intadine 5% Ointment are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Intadine 5% Ointment's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Intadine 5% Ointment related warnings talks about Intadine 5% Ointment's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Intadine 5% Ointment is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Intadine 5% Ointment contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Intadine 5% Ointment may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Intadine 5% Ointment is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Intadine 5% Ointment is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Intadine 5% Ointment is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Intadine 5% Ointment safe for pregnant women?
Intadine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Intadine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Intadine 5% Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Intadine. If you see any side effects, stop taking Intadine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Intadine again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Intadine 5% Ointment on the Kidneys?
Intadine is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Intadine 5% Ointment on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Intadine on the liver.
What is the effect of Intadine 5% Ointment on the Heart?
Using Intadine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Intadine 5% Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Intadine 5% Ointment habit forming or addictive?
Intadine 5% Ointment does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Intadine 5% Ointment as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Intadine 5% Ointment only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Intadine 5% Ointment for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Intadine 5% Ointment
Taking Intadine 5% Ointment with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Intadine 5% Ointment
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Intadine 5% Ointment with alcohol.
Yes, Intadine kills bacteria. It exerts its bactericidal effect by invading the cell wall of the bacteria and killing its DNA and denaturing the enzymes.
No, Intadine is not an antibiotic. It is an antiseptic. It is used against fungi, yeast, bacteria, and protozoans. It is also used as a disinfectant for cleaning the equipment. It is used extensively as an antiseptic because of its good safety, efficacy and tolerability profile. It is broad-spectrum in nature and doesn't have the complication of resistance developing to it.
Yes, Intadine can be used on the burns. The probability of a microbial infection is very high in burns because of which the partial thickness burn wounds can get transformed into full thickness burns which can have grave consequences. Intadine has been found out to be very effective in burn healing.
Intadine is used as an antiseptic and a disinfectant. It is used for the treatment of contaminated wounds, pre-operative preparation of mucous membranes and skin and disinfection of the equipment. Intadine is also available as a sterile solution for prepping eyelids, cheek and brows and ocular region irrigation (cleansing of eyes).
Intadine is also known as an iodophor, meaning that povidone is a carrier of iodine. Iodine kills the microbes as it acts as the active molecule. Once released from the complex, the free iodine penetrates into the cell walls of the microorganisms and inhibits the synthesis and structures of proteins and nucleic acids. Even though the complete mechanism is not understood, it is hypothesized that iodine disrupts the vital bacterial structures and mechanisms, denaturing and deactivating the bacteria. In-vitro studies have also suggested that iodine decreases the inflammation caused by the pathogens and host cells.
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