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Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Powder. It is primarily used for the treatment of Infections, Open Wound. The alternative uses of Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm. 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 Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm related warnings section.
Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm safe for pregnant women?
Wokadine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Wokadine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Wokadine. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm on the Kidneys?
Using Wokadine does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm on the Liver?
Using Wokadine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm on the Heart?
Wokadine is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm habit forming or addictive?
Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm
Taking Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Wokadine 5% Dusting Powder 10gm and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Wokadine 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. Wokadine is also available as a sterile solution for prepping eyelids, cheek and brows and ocular region irrigation (cleansing of eyes).
Wokadine is a brand name for a complex containing elemental iodine and polyvinylpyrrolidone (povidone, PVP). It is extensively used as an antiseptic and a disinfectant. It is usually used in the solution form.
No, Wokadine 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, it is safe to use Wokadine for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not prolong its use or discontinue using it as per your own will. Follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.
Yes, rarely, a chemical burn can develop from Wokadine. It develops when during a surgical procedure, Wokadine is used, however, it doesn't dry and starts dripping, and collects in a body part. Symptoms may develop instantly or after a day. It develops because iodine causes irritation, maceration, pressure and then friction. Healing might not require much medical intervention but it causes discomfort, might prolong the hospital stay and expose a person to an infection.
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