Pividine Liquid: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Pividine Information

Pividine is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Liquid, Lotion, Ointment, Powder. Infections, Open Wound are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Pividine has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pividine. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Pividine have been listed ahead. These side effects of Pividine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pividine is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Pividine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pividine related warnings section.

Pividine is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Pividine have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Pividine with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Pividine is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Pividine Benefits & Uses
Pividine Dosage & How to Take
Pividine Side Effects
Pividine Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Pividine with Other Drugs
Pividine Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pividine
Pividine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Pividine Benefits & Uses

Pividine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Infections
Open Wound (Read More - How to Heal Wounds Naturally: Effective Home Remedies)
Bad Breath

Other Benefits

Pividine Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pividine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pividine is used -

Moderate

Erythema

Mild

Skin irritation
Eye irritation
Tingling Sensation

Pividine Related Warnings

Is the use of Pividine safe for pregnant women?

Pividine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Pividine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Pividine safe during breastfeeding?

Pividine may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Pividine, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Pividine.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pividine on the Kidneys?

Pividine does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Pividine on the Liver?

Pividine is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pividine on the Heart?

Pividine is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pividine with Other Drugs

Pividine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Benzalkonium Chloride

Bupivacaine

Lidocaine

Pividine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pividine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Thyroid problems
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Pividine

Is this Pividine habit forming or addictive?

Pividine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Pividine since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pividine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Pividine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Pividine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pividine

You can take Pividine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pividine

Information about the interaction of Pividine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Pividine

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Pividine be used to treat vaginitis in pregnant woman?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

No, Pividine should not be used for the treatment of vaginitis in pregnant women. This is because exposure to iodine-containing solution could lead to the development of hypothyroidism and goiter in the infant. Vaginitis is the swelling of the vulva or vagina. It may develop from the use of soap, perfumes, not washing well, menopause, wearing tight undergarments, etc. It can stem from a bacterial, yeast, fungal or a protozoan infection. It can be effectively managed by washing the infected area with only water, keeping it dry, taking a warm bath, wearing comfortable undergarments, keeping the blood sugar levels under control and using pads and not tampons. It is also important to use an antiseptic as per the recommendations of a doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Pividine an antibiotic?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Pividine 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Pividine kill bacteria?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, Pividine kills bacteria. It exerts its bactericidal effect by invading the cell wall of the bacteria and killing its DNA and denaturing the enzymes.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Pividine work?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Pividine 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Pividine cause acute kidney injury?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, there have been reports of Pividine causing acute kidney injury. Pividine is widely used as an antiseptic and as a preoperative and postoperative surgical scrub. Its main moiety is iodine which is effective against yeast, fungi, bacteria, and protozoans. However, it is also known to cause toxicity, resulting in acute kidney injury in a person who ingested it, in people in whom it has been used topically, etc.