Megadine 5% Cream [Povidone Iodine (5% w/w)]

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

'- Alcohol : None

No interaction found/established

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Megadine 5% Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Megadine 5% Cream is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

- Driving : None

No interaction found/established

- Kidney : None

No interaction found/established

- Liver : None

No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Megadine 5% Cream, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

tube of 10 gm Cream

Chemical Class :: Iodinated polyvinyl polymer
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: DERMA

Treatment and prevention of Wound infection

Store below 30?C

Q. Can I put Megadine 5% Cream on an open wound?::: Megadine 5% Cream can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers, small burns or cuts, and other minor injuries. However, take special care if you are applying Megadine 5% Cream on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.| Q. Will Megadine 5% Cream solution stain my skin or clothes?::: Megadine 5% Cream has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however, permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.| Q. Where can Megadine 5% Cream be used?::: Megadine 5% Cream is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts, small areas of burn, ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.| Q. How should Megadine 5% Cream solution be applied to an injury?::: Clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the medicine to it. You can then cover it with a sterile bandage. You can apply this medicine 1 to 3 times daily. However, do not use it for longer than 1 week.| Q. Can Megadine 5% Cream affect thyroid function?::: Using Megadine 5% Cream over a large area or for a long time may sometimes cause problems with your thyroid. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction include weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, lack of energy, and weight gain. If you notice such symptoms, contact your doctor who may advise you to stop using Megadine 5% Cream.| Q. Can I put Megadine 5% Cream on an open wound?::: Megadine 5% Cream can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers, small burns or cuts, and other minor injuries. However, take special care if you are applying Megadine 5% Cream on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.| Q. Will Megadine 5% Cream solution stain my skin or clothes?::: Megadine 5% Cream has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however, permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.| Q. Where can Megadine 5% Cream be used?::: Megadine 5% Cream is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts, small areas of burn, ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.| Q. How should Megadine 5% Cream solution be applied to an injury?::: Clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the medicine to it. You can then cover it with a sterile bandage. You can apply this medicine 1 to 3 times daily. However, do not use it for longer than 1 week.| Q. Can Megadine 5% Cream affect thyroid function?::: Using Megadine 5% Cream over a large area or for a long time may sometimes cause problems with your thyroid. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction include weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, lack of energy, and weight gain. If you notice such symptoms, contact your doctor who may advise you to stop using Megadine 5% Cream.