1. Q&Q Povidone Gauze Ball - Medium (Povidone Iodine) 2. Q&Q Povidone Gauze Ball - Large (Povidone Iodine)

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Efficacy & effects

This medication is used for disinfecting and sanitizing torn wounds, burns, and sores. It is also effective in sterilizing infected areas such as ulcers or abscesses. It is utilized for disinfecting surgical sites and injection or catheter insertion sites to help prevent infections. Overall, it is used for sterilizing and disinfecting various skin wounds and infected areas.

Dosage

Apply an adequate amount once a day to the affected area.

Precautions

This medication contains povidone-iodine as the main ingredient and is used to disinfect wounds or burn areas. This medication should not be used in individuals who are allergic to its ingredients or in those with thyroid dysfunction, impaired kidney function, newborns, infants under 6 months, patients with herpes dermatitis, and patients before and after radioactive iodine treatment. It should be used with caution in severely ill patients or those with a history of thyroid disease or kidney failure. During use, allergic reactions may occur, such as difficulty breathing, skin rash, or itching, and use should be discontinued immediately if such symptoms arise. Skin irritation, pain, rash, dermatitis, and skin discoloration may occur, and prolonged use may delay wound healing, so use should be halted if symptoms worsen. When treating burns, using large quantities may lead to side effects like electrolyte imbalance, metabolic acidosis, or kidney failure, requiring caution. With large or prolonged exposure, iodine levels in the blood may increase, affecting thyroid function, and metallic taste or burning sensations in the mouth and throat may occur. If used just before delivery, the newborn's eyes and skin must be thoroughly washed to prevent any residue of the medication. This medication is a conservative treatment; if symptoms do not improve, surgical intervention should be considered. When used for patients with extensive burns, adequate hydration and monitoring of kidney function and acid-base status are necessary, and use should be stopped if abnormalities are observed. Thyroid diagnostic tests and the use of this medication should be spaced at least 1-2 weeks apart, and changes in thyroid function should be monitored. This medication is an iodine-containing agent; high doses or prolonged use may lead to thyroid dysfunction. If infection is suspected, the wound should be thoroughly washed with saline before use, and if sudden allergic symptoms occur afterward, medical consultation should be sought immediately. Patients undergoing lithium treatment are advised not to use this medication regularly, and caution should be exercised as the efficacy may be reduced when used with certain disinfectants or enzymatic wound treatments. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication for extended periods or extensively, as it may affect the thyroid function of the fetus or newborn, and testing of the newborn's thyroid function is recommended. This medication should not be used for ophthalmic or internal use, and if it gets into the eyes, they should be rinsed immediately with clean water. When using, clean the affected area, do not mix with other formulations, and if it gets on clothing, wash immediately. Store away from direct sunlight, as storage in a metal container may lead to corrosion.

Side effects

Hives, difficulty breathing, swelling, cold sweat, pallor, flushing, anaphylactic symptoms, skin sloughing, severe rash, blisters, iododerma, dyspnea due to pulmonary edema, kidney failure, generalized swelling accompanied by elevated blood pressure, renal hemorrhage, anuria, vasomotor collapse, sudden and severe headache, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, seizures, cyanosis, collapse, and coma.

Interactions

Do not use this medication in conjunction with hydrogen peroxide. Consult a doctor or pharmacist when using with lithium preparations, chlorhexidine, silver sulfadiazine compounds, alkaline preparations, mercury-containing formulations, and enzymatic components in wound treatments.

Alternatives / Same-ingredient medications

• Hyple Povidone-Iodine Solution

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• Povicrin Cleansing Solution

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• Seonggwang Povidone (Povidone Iodine Solution 10%)

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