Topovid Ointment: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Topovid Benefits

Topovid 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

Topovid 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 in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment 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 in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Topovid Side Effects

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

Moderate

Erythema

Mild

Skin irritation
Eye irritation
Tingling Sensation

Topovid Related Warnings

Is the use of Topovid safe for pregnant women?

Topovid can cause unwanted effects on pregnant women. If you experience any such side effects, stop taking Topovid right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Topovid safe during breastfeeding?

Topovid can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Topovid on the Kidneys?

Using Topovid does not have any harmful effects on [Organ].

Safe
What is the effect of Topovid on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Topovid for [Organ].

Safe
What is the effect of Topovid on the Heart?

Topovid is not harmful for [Organ].

Safe

Severe Interaction of Topovid with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Benzalkonium Chloride

Bupivacaine

Lidocaine

Topovid Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Thyroid problems
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Topovid

Question over 5 years ago

Does Topovid kill bacteria?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Topovid be used on burns?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Topovid 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. Topovid has been found out to be very effective in burn healing.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Topovid?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Topovid 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does chemical burn develop from Topovid?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, rarely, a chemical burn can develop from Topovid. It develops when during a surgical procedure, Topovid 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Topovid cause acute kidney injury?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, there have been reports of Topovid causing acute kidney injury. Topovid 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.