Walvidone 5% Powder is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you're given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.

This medicine is generally safe and does not usually cause any common side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms after taking this medicine, let your doctor k ow. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat them.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Uses of Walvidone Powder

Treatment and prevention of Wound infection

Benefits of Walvidone Powder

In Treatment and prevention of Wound infection

Walvidone 5% Powder is a versatile antiseptic that is used for the treatment and prevention of infection. Walvidone 5% Powder kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes, thereby preventing abrasions, cuts, and wounds, or any break in the skin from getting infected. The antiseptic effect is caused due to the slow release of iodine. Keep the affected area clean and use the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Walvidone Powder

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Walvidone

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Walvidone Powder

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Walvidone 5% Powder may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Walvidone Powder works

Walvidone 5% Powder is an antiseptic. It kills harmful infection causing microorganisms. This is how it works to prevent and treat infections.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Walvidone 5% Powder. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Walvidone 5% Powder 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

Walvidone 5% Powder 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

SAFE

Walvidone 5% Powder does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Walvidone 5% Powder in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Walvidone 5% Powder in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Walvidone Powder?

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

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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Iodinated polyvinyl polymer

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

STOMATOLOGICALS

Action Class

Antiseptics and disinfectants

Patient concerns

I had c section on 20 Feb 2017 and now since few days I see sticky discharge which usually use to be transparent previously is at times blood filled Why so? Shall I see my gyne for this?

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Please visit your doctor for a check yp to rule out any infection of the wound site

skin infection,etchaing, and some part of body wound

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

need a face to face consultation and clinical examination of the problem kindly visit a dermatologist nearby if you're from kolkata u can visit my chamber

She is diabetic she have wound in her leg with infection

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need good glycemic controlA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED. ALWAYS IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you SHOULD not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

Yesterday I fell down while walking, scratches on my right knee, had tt injection and applied soframysin cream and had ampiclox 500mg twice. I could not sleep yesterday due to burning sensation, this burning sensation is too much could not sleep today also. Can you please suggest a cool cream and oral medicine for curing and burning

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

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FAQs

Can I put Walvidone 5% Powder on an open wound?

Walvidone 5% Powder 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 Walvidone 5% Powder 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.

Will Walvidone 5% Powder solution stain my skin or clothes?

Walvidone 5% Powder 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.

Where can Walvidone 5% Powder be used?

Walvidone 5% Powder 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.

How should Walvidone 5% Powder 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.

Can Walvidone 5% Powder affect thyroid function?

Using Walvidone 5% Powder 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 Walvidone 5% Powder.

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References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1139.
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