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Viodine Benefits & Uses

Viodine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Viodine 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

Viodine Related Warnings

Is the use of Viodine safe for pregnant women?

Viodine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Viodine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Viodine safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Viodine on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Viodine on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Viodine on the Liver?

Viodine is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Viodine on the Heart?

You can take Viodine without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Viodine with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Benzalkonium Chloride

Bupivacaine

Lidocaine

Viodine Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Thyroid problems
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Viodine

Is this Viodine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Viodine.

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

Viodine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Viodine only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Viodine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Viodine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Viodine

Taking Viodine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Viodine

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Viodine

Question over 5 years ago

Is Viodine used for open wounds?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Viodine 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. Viodine 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).

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Viodine?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

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

Question over 5 years ago

Is it safe to use Viodine?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use Viodine 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Viodine suitable for a fungal infection?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Viodine 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Viodine be used on burns?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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