Drez 10% Solution 100ml: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Drez Benefits & Uses

Drez 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

Drez 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 thin film on affected area. 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 thin film on affected area. Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Drez Side Effects

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

Moderate

Erythema

Mild

Skin irritation
Eye irritation
Tingling Sensation

Drez Related Warnings

Is the use of Drez safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Drez. It is best to stop taking Drez immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Drez safe during breastfeeding?

Drez 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 Drez on the Kidneys?

Using Drez does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Drez on the Liver?

Using Drez does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Drez on the Heart?

Drez is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Drez with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Benzalkonium Chloride

Bupivacaine

Lidocaine

Drez Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Thyroid problems
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Drez

Is this Drez habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Drez.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Drez since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

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

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

No, Drez cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Drez Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Drez

Taking Drez with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Drez

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Drez and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Drez

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Drez cause acute kidney injury?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

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

Question about 6 years ago

How to use Drez?

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

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Drez used for open wounds?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Drez 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. Drez 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 about 6 years ago

What is Drez?

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

Drez 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

Is Drez an antibiotic?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Drez is not an antibiotic. It is an antiseptic. It is used against fungi, yeast, bacteria, and protozoans. It is also used as a disinfectant for cleaning the equipment. It is used extensively as an antiseptic because of its good safety, efficacy and tolerability profile. It is broad-spectrum in nature and doesn't have the complication of resistance developing to it.