Potadin Ointment (Povidone Iodine)

Adult use

Apply an appropriate amount to the affected area once a day. Dressings or bandages may be applied as needed.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to this drug or its components. Patients with thyroid function issues, especially those with conditions like nodular goiter or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, should avoid using this medication. This drug should also not be administered to patients with reduced kidney function or to infants under 6 months old. Patients with herpetic dermatitis or those undergoing radioactive iodine treatment before or after should also avoid this drug for safety. Patients with severe illnesses or a history of thyroid disorders and renal failure should use this drug with caution. If severe allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing or hives occur while using this drug, it should be discontinued immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. It is also advisable to stop use if pain, itching, rash, or irritation on the skin occurs, or if wound healing is poor. Particularly for patients with extensive burns, hydration, kidney function, and metabolic status should be closely monitored, and use should be stopped if problems arise. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid using this drug extensively or over a long time, as it could affect the thyroid function of the fetus or newborn. This drug may affect thyroid function test results, so it’s important to allow intervals between use and testing. With extensive use, it may cause a metallic taste or burning sensation in the throat and mouth, as well as symptoms such as difficulty breathing, so caution is needed. Care should be taken to prevent this drug from getting into the eyes; if it does, it should be rinsed immediately with clean water. When used with other medications, the effectiveness may decrease or side effects may increase, so especially patients receiving lithium therapy are advised to avoid its use. If symptoms such as sudden severe itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing appear after use, a medical institution should be visited immediately. This drug should be stored away from direct sunlight, and caution is needed as it may corrode if stored in a metal container. When using, the affected area should be thoroughly disinfected, and since soaps may weaken the antibacterial effect, they should be thoroughly rinsed off before use.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor
• Difficulty breathing, pulmonary edema
• Kidney failure
• Anaphylactic symptoms
• Severe allergic reactions
• Renal hemorrhage, anuria, vasomotor collapse
• Severe edema or urinary abnormalities

Mild side effects

Pain, itching, irritation, rash, redness, dermatitis, burning sensation, skin ulcers, contact dermatitis, skin discoloration, impaired wound healing, metallic taste, increased salivation, burning sensation and pain in throat and mouth, eye irritation, skin reactions, gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, iodine toxicity, changes in thyroid function, increased serum iodinated protein, elevated serum thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, decreased T4 and T3, iododerma, electrolyte imbalance,

Drug interactions

Do not use this medication with hydrogen peroxide. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before using with lithium formulations, chlorhexidine, silver sulfadiazine, alkaline compounds, mercury-containing preparations, or wound-care products with enzymatic components.

This drug is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, the drug should be kept away from extreme heat or cold, and it is best stored at room temperature.

Appearance

Dark reddish-brown ointment

Package unit

450 grams/bottle