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G Dine 5% Cream

Manufactured byZydus Cadila
ContainsPovidone Iodine
Description
G Dine 5% Creamis a topical antiseptic-germicidal 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. This medicine is meant for external use only.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for G Dine 5% Cream

Alfadine 5% Cream
Alembic Ltd.
Alphadin Rf 5% Cream
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for G Dine 5% Cream

  • Skin irritation
  • Redness of skin
  • Thyroid imbalances

Uses of G Dine 5% Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Minor wounds
  • Skin disinfectant
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • 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.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to povidone-iodine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Severe skin allergy

This medicine should be discontinued if you experience a skin rash, hives, or severe itching. Report any such symptoms to the doctor immediately. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.

External use only

This medicine is meant for external use only. It should not be applied in the eyes.

Short-term use

This medicine should be used for more than 1 week. Prolong use of this medicine patient condition persistent or gets worse.

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 due to it may worsening the patient's condition.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, the ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
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

Disease interactions

Thyroid disorders

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from active thyroid hormone disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of thyroid function or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Apply a thin layer of the cream to the affected area of skin as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by showing its broad-spectrum germicidal activity against a wide range of microorganisms present on the skin.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antiseptic and germicides

Schedule

OTC

Povidone-iodine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 19 February 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06812

Povidone iodine [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 19 February 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Povidone-iodine

Betadine® W, Basics F, $2 S. Betadine Cream | Betadine [Internet]. 2019 Betadine. 2020 [cited 20 February 2020]. Available from:

https://betadine.com/betadine-products/betadine-antiseptic-cream/
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Information on this page was last updated on 23 Apr 2020

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