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Description
Wokadine 7.5% Scrub is an antiseptic. It is used for the preparation of the skin before surgical procedures. It is also used for handwashing by healthcare professionals before surgery or patient care. This medicine works by killing germs and preventing the spread of infection.
Wokadine 7.5% Scrub may cause some side effects like burning sensation, redness, or irritation at the site of application. Wokadine 7.5% Scrub should be avoided if you are allergic to it.
Wokadine 7.5% Scrub is meant for external use only. Avoid direct contact with the eyes.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Wokadine 7.5% Scrub
Cipladine 7.5% Scrub
Cipla Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Wokadine 7.5% Scrub
Skin irritation
Redness of the skin
Uses of Wokadine 7.5% Scrub
What is it prescribed for?
Skin disinfectant
Wokadine 7.5% Scrub is used as an antiseptic to prevent skin infections. It is used to prepare the skin before a surgical procedure. It also acts as a topical skin disinfectant and is used for handwashing and scrubbing by healthcare professionals before surgery or patient care.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time taken for Wokadine 7.5% Scrub to show its action is not known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The time duration for which Wokadine 7.5% Scrub remains active in your body is not known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Wokadine 7.5% Scrub.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
It is not known if Wokadine 7.5% Scrub is safe for use in pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known if Wokadine 7.5% Scrub is safe for use while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid using Wokadine 7.5% Scrub if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
It is not known if Wokadine 7.5% Scrub is safe for use in pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if Wokadine 7.5% Scrub is safe for use while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
External use only
Wokadine 7.5% Scrub is meant for use on the skin only. Avoid direct contact with the eyes.
Severe skin allergy
Prolonged exposure of Wokadine 7.5% Scrub may cause irritation or severe skin reactions.
Missed Dose
Wokadine 7.5% Scrub is generally used as needed. Hence, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
An overdose of Wokadine 7.5% Scrub is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, seek emergency medical attention in case of accidental ingestion.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Wokadine 7.5% Scrub is meant for external use only. If the medicine is swallowed, seek immediate medical help. Follow the instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert.
Consult your doctor if you experience any undesired effects.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Wokadine 7.5% Scrub is an antiseptic that works by killing germs and preventing the spread of infection.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antiseptic, disinfectants, and cleansing agents.
Schedule
OTC
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Povidone-iodine. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 23 September 2021].
Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. DailyMed - BETADINE SURGICAL SCRUB- povidone-iodine solution. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 5 October 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Oct 2021
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