Green Povidone Brush Solution (Povidone-Iodine)

Adult dosage

Sanitizing and disinfecting the surgeon's hands and arms: Take 5mL of this medication and rub thoroughly on the hands and arms for about 5 minutes until sufficient lather is formed, and then wash thoroughly with running water. Sanitizing and disinfecting the surgical site: Apply this medication directly or use an appropriate amount, rub well until sufficient lather is formed, and then wipe off with sterile gauze.

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients. It is especially safe not to administer to patients with thyroid function issues, poor kidney function, newborns and infants under 6 months of age, and those with certain skin conditions. Particular caution is necessary when using this medication in elderly patients with severe conditions or a history of thyroid disease and kidney disease. Rare allergic reactions may occur with this medication, and irritation symptoms such as pain, itching, and rashes may arise on the skin, so if severe symptoms occur, use should be discontinued. Using large amounts may cause electrolyte imbalance or kidney function impairment, so care is needed. Long-term or large-scale use may affect thyroid function; therefore, regular testing is required. Before use right before delivery, the newborn's eyes and skin should be thoroughly washed clean, and if there is no therapeutic effect, surgical or other treatment methods should be considered. This medication may affect thyroid diagnostic tests, so an appropriate interval should be maintained between the test and administration. Caution is needed when used in conjunction with other medications, as the sanitizing effect may be reduced, particularly in patients undergoing lithium therapy, as this medication should not be used regularly. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use it for prolonged periods or extensively, as it may affect the thyroid function of the fetus and newborn, so caution is necessary. In case of overdose, gastrointestinal disturbances, neurological symptoms, and mucosal damage may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. Care should be taken to avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, wash immediately with clean water. The affected area should be thoroughly washed before use, and it should not be mixed with other medications. Any clothing contaminated with this medication should be washed immediately, and soap products may reduce sanitizing effectiveness, so rinsing thoroughly with water is advised.

Serious side effects

Hives, difficulty breathing, skin swelling, pulmonary edema, severe allergic reactions, mucosal damage accompanied by bleeding, laryngeal edema, renal hemorrhage, anuria, hypertension accompanied by severe edema, thyroid dysfunction (goiter, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism), severe skin adverse reactions, severe edema or urination abnormalities, life-threatening vascular collapse, dizziness, coma, headache, cyanosis.

Mild side effects

Pain, itching, irritation, rashes, redness, dermatitis, burning sensation, skin ulcer, contact dermatitis, skin discoloration, impaired wound healing, electrolyte and serum osmotic disorders, metabolic acidosis, changes in serum thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, metallic taste, increased salivation, burning sensation and pain in the throat and mouth, skin reactions, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, symptoms of iodine toxicity.

Drug interactions

Do not use this medication in combination with hydrogen peroxide. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if using with lithium preparations, chlorhexidine, silver sulfadiazine, alkaline preparations, mercury-containing preparations, or enzyme-based wound healing products.

This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it should be stored at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Plastic sponge with adsorbed yellow-brown liquid

Package unit

30mL x 1 unit/package