Hiyadine
Hiyadine Products are primarily used for
Wound infection
About Hiyadine Products
Uses of Hiyadine Products
Povidone Iodine is used to prevent Wound infection.
Hiyadine Products side effects
Common
Side Effect of Hiyadine is Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness).
How Hiyadine Products work
Povidone Iodine is an antiseptic. It kills harmful infection causing microorganisms. This is how it works to prevent and treat infections.
Patient Concerns about Hiyadine Products
Frequently asked questions about Hiyadine Products
Frequently asked questions about Povidone Iodine
Q. Can I put Hiyadine 5% Ointment on an open wound?
Hiyadine 5% Ointment 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 Hiyadine 5% Ointment 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 Hiyadine 5% Ointment solution stain my skin or clothes?
Hiyadine 5% Ointment 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 Hiyadine 5% Ointment be used?
Hiyadine 5% Ointment 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 Hiyadine 5% Ointment 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 Hiyadine 5% Ointment affect thyroid function?
Using Hiyadine 5% Ointment 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 Hiyadine 5% Ointment.
Q. Can I put Hiyadine 5% Ointment on an open wound?
Hiyadine 5% Ointment 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 Hiyadine 5% Ointment 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 Hiyadine 5% Ointment solution stain my skin or clothes?
Hiyadine 5% Ointment 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 Hiyadine 5% Ointment be used?
Hiyadine 5% Ointment 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 Hiyadine 5% Ointment 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 Hiyadine 5% Ointment affect thyroid function?
Using Hiyadine 5% Ointment 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 Hiyadine 5% Ointment.