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Povid Vaginal Pessaries, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Pessary. It is typically used for the treatment of Infections, Open Wound. Secondary and off-label uses of Povid Vaginal Pessaries have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Povid Vaginal Pessaries is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Povid Vaginal Pessaries side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Povid Vaginal Pessaries normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Povid Vaginal Pessaries is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Povid Vaginal Pessaries has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Povid Vaginal Pessaries related warnings section.
Povid Vaginal Pessaries 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 Povid Vaginal Pessaries contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Povid Vaginal Pessaries may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Povid Vaginal Pessaries is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Povid Vaginal Pessaries 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 Povid Vaginal Pessaries is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Povid Vaginal Pessaries safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Povid. It is best to stop taking Povid immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Povid Vaginal Pessaries safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Povid. Immediately discontinue Povid if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Povid Vaginal Pessaries on the Kidneys?
Povid is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Povid Vaginal Pessaries on the Liver?
Povid does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Povid Vaginal Pessaries on the Heart?
You can take Povid without any fear of damage to the heart.
Povid Vaginal Pessaries should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Povid Vaginal Pessaries unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Povid Vaginal Pessaries habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Povid Vaginal Pessaries has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Povid Vaginal Pessaries since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Povid Vaginal Pessaries is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Povid Vaginal Pessaries is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Povid Vaginal Pessaries
Taking Povid Vaginal Pessaries with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Povid Vaginal Pessaries
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Povid Vaginal Pessaries with alcohol will be.
Yes, Povid kills bacteria. It exerts its bactericidal effect by invading the cell wall of the bacteria and killing its DNA and denaturing the enzymes.
Yes, Povid is suitable for a fungal infection. Fungal infections can be managed by using a topical treatment and adhering to it, by washing the skin with slightly warm water and an antifungal soap or a wash, by keeping the skin dry, by daily washing the towel, bedsheet and the clothes, by not wearing tight clothes, etc.
Yes, there have been reports of Povid causing acute kidney injury. Povid 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.
Yes, rarely, a chemical burn can develop from Povid. It develops when during a surgical procedure, Povid 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.
Povid 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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