Description
Drez Tulle 10% Bandage is an antiseptic medicine used to prevent and treat minor wounds and skin infections. It kills sensitive organisms like bacteria, fungus, protozoa, and spores present on the skin. It is also used to sanitize skin before a surgical procedure is performed.
QUICK LINKS:
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Drez Tulle 10% Bandage
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Drez Tulle 10% Bandage
- Skin irritation
- Allergic Skin Reaction
- Redness of skin
- Acneiform eruptions
- Thyroid imbalances
Uses of Drez Tulle 10% Bandage
What is it prescribed for?
- Oral infections
- Minor wounds
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Skin disinfectant
Read More
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of Povidone Iodine starts immediately after application on the skin.
- Duration of effectThe duration of time for which Povidone Iodine is effective varies depending on the site and mode of application.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?Use of this medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant. It can be used only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Non-prescription use of this medicine should be avoided by pregnant women.
- Usage while breast-feeding?Use of this medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women. However, if it becomes absolutely necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
Use of this medicine is not recommended if you have a known history of allergy to iodine.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Use of this medicine is not recommended if you are pregnant. It can be used only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Non-prescription use of this medicine should be avoided by pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women. However, if it becomes absolutely necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Severe skin allergy
Use of this medicine should be discontinued if you experience a skin rash, hive, or severe itching.
External use only
This medicine is for external use only and should not be applied in the eyes.
Short-term use
This medicine should be used for short duration only as the risk of side effects increase significantly on prolonged usage.
Kidney disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a kidney disease or an impairment of the normal kidney function.
Deep wounds
This medicine should not be used when the wound is very deep or puncture wounds.
Burns
This medicine should not be used in case of serious burns.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled application, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose
Contact a doctor if you have used too much of povidone iodine or have accidently swallowed the medicine. Symptoms of overdose may include a metallic taste in the mouth, increased salivation, burning or pain sensation in the mouth or throat, diarrhea etc. Immediate medical intervention may be needed if the overdose is severe.
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
Lithium
Collagenase
Disease interactions
Thyroid disorders
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an active thyroid hormone disorder. Any instance indicative of an imbalance in thyroid hormone should be reported to the doctor.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Use Drez Tulle 10% Bandage following all the instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Apply the medication after cleaning and drying the affected area. Pooling of medicated liquid beneath bandage should be avoided as it may cause skin irritation.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine has a broad-spectrum germicidal activity against a wide range of microorganisms present on the skin.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antiseptic and germicides, Vaginal anti-infectives
Schedule
OTC
Betadine (povidone iodine) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more. [Internet]. Reference.medscape.com. 2017 [cited 5 April 2017]. Available from:
DailyMed - APLICARE POVIDONE IODINE SWABSTICK- povidone iodine solution [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 5 April 2017]. Available from:
iodine p. povidone iodine Full Prescribing Information, Dosage & Side Effects | CIMS India [Internet]. Mims.com. 2017 [cited 5 April 2017]. Available from:
Povidone/iodine solution: Indications, Side Effects, Warnings - Drugs.com [Internet]. Drugs.com. 2017 [cited 5 April 2017]. Available from:
Loading related questions...
