Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, POVI-10 is used for open wounds since last few decades. It remains a favorite agent for use as an antiseptic and as a wound-healing agent because of its safety, tolerability, and efficacy. POVI-10 has a broad spectrum of activity, has reduced cell toxicity, low incidence of resistance has anti-inflammatory property, and is able to penetrate biofilms (cluster of microorganisms attached to the cell surface).

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

POVI-10 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. POVI-10 is also available as a sterile solution for prepping eyelids, cheek and brows and ocular region irrigation (cleansing of eyes).

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, POVI-10 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. POVI-10 has been found out to be very effective in burn healing.

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, there have been reports of POVI-10 causing acute kidney injury. POVI-10 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.

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use POVI-10 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.