The drug is incompatible with the salts of alkaloids (celandine), tannic acid (tannin), salicylic acid, silver salts, bismuth, taurolidine and hydrogen peroxide.
In the presence of blood and pus, the drug binds to proteins and other organic compounds, so that its bactericidal activity may decrease. In this case it is recommended to increase the frequency / frequency of its application.
The simultaneous use of povidone iodine and topical preparations containing enzymes can promote oxidation and inhibition of their enzymatic activity.
Povidone-iodine has a synergistic effect with lithium preparations, as a result of which, with their long-term joint application, reversible oppression of thyroid function is possible.Therefore, patients who constantly take lithium drugs should avoid prolonged application of povidone-iodine on large surfaces.
The drug can lead to false-positive results in some diagnostic tests: the determination of hemoglobin or sugar in the urine and stool, the study of thyroid function, etc. Examination of the thyroid gland in this case should be carried out no earlier than 1-2 weeks after the end of treatment with povidone-iodine.