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Pvpi Lotion is a prescription drug, available for use as Lotion. It is typically used for the treatment of Infections, Open Wound. Other than this, Pvpi Lotion has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Pvpi Lotion depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pvpi Lotion can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Pvpi Lotion normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Pvpi Lotion has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Pvpi Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pvpi Lotion related warnings section.
Pvpi Lotion is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pvpi Lotion contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Pvpi Lotion with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pvpi Lotion is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Pvpi Lotion 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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Is the use of Pvpi Lotion safe for pregnant women?
Pvpi may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Pvpi again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Pvpi Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Pvpi. Immediately discontinue Pvpi 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 Pvpi Lotion on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Pvpi on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pvpi Lotion on the Liver?
Using Pvpi does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Pvpi Lotion on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Pvpi for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pvpi Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pvpi Lotion habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Pvpi Lotion.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Pvpi Lotion will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Pvpi Lotion should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Pvpi Lotion for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pvpi Lotion
Taking Pvpi Lotion with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pvpi Lotion
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Pvpi Lotion.
Pvpi 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.
Yes, Pvpi kills bacteria. It exerts its bactericidal effect by invading the cell wall of the bacteria and killing its DNA and denaturing the enzymes.
Yes, Pvpi 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 Pvpi causing acute kidney injury. Pvpi 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, Pvpi 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. Pvpi has been found out to be very effective in burn healing.
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