Outer, local.
The preparation is used in the form of 7.5% solution or in a diluted form. To dilute the drug can be used 0.9% solution of sodium chloride, Ringer's solution, phosphate buffer solution.
Povidone-iodine is applied to the surface by lubrication using a tampon moistened in solution, sprinkling with a mechanical sprayer, and the napkins impregnated with the solution are left on the surface.
The preparation in the form of a 7.5% solution is used for antiseptic treatment of shallow wounds, burns, skin lesions: abrasions, bruises; for the treatment of the skin and mucous membranes of the patient before and after the operation, biopsy or puncture, skin around drains, catheters and probes.
When treating the skin before the operation, it is necessary to use the solution, avoiding its "accumulation" under the patient, as this can cause skin irritation.
For the treatment of the hands of surgical personnel, 5 ml of the preparation in the form of 7.5% solution is applied to the skin of the hands and treated for 2.5 minutes. The procedure is repeated twice. For the hygienic treatment of the hands, 3 ml are applied to the skin and processed for 1 minute. Then carefully rinse with water.
The preparation in the diluted form is used:
- in the dilution 1: 2 - 1:20 for washing deep wounds, pressure sores, trophic ulcers, with intraoperative treatment of wounds;
- in the dilution 1:25 with preoperative preparation of patients: limb washing;
- in the dilution 1: 100 with preoperative preparation of patients: washing the body;
- in the form of 1% solution when diluted with a phosphate buffer solution: application to the mucosa of the eyes.
All solutions of the drug are used only freshly prepared.
Povidone-iodine solutions should be applied to the damaged surface until it is completely moistened.
On the seams of wounds, napkins impregnated with povidone-iodine solution are applied. Antiseptic film, formed when the povidone-iodine is drying, is easily washed off with water.
The use of povidone-iodine solutions should continue until the signs of infection disappear or until the obvious risk of infection disappears.
Povidone-iodine solutions are not irritant and do not slow the healing of wounds, even with prolonged use.