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Povirobes Ointment

Manufactured byALKEM LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsPovidone Iodine (10 %w/w) + Ornidazole (1 %w/w)
Description
Povirobes Ointment is a combination of Ornidazole and Povidone Iodine. This medicine is used for the prevention and treatment of wound infections in adults. It is an antibiotic and antiseptic preparation that kills germs and prevents the further spread of infection. Povirobes Ointment may cause mild skin irritation. Consult your doctor if this symptom persists or if you experience any other undesired effects. Povirobes Ointment is recommended for external use only. Apply the medication over the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Avoid contact with your eyes and mouth. Wash your eyes and mouth immediately in case of accidental contact. Do not touch or scratch the affected area as it may delay the healing process. Povirobes Ointment should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Povirobes Ointment

  • Skin irritation

Uses of Povirobes Ointment

What is it prescribed for?

  • Wound infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for Povirobes Ointment to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Povirobes Ointment remains active in your body is not clinically 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 tendencies have been reported with Povirobes Ointment.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    It is not known if Povirobes Ointment is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Povirobes Ointment passes into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding,

Allergy

Avoid using Povirobes Ointment if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not known if Povirobes Ointment is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Povirobes Ointment passes into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding,
General warnings

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, etc) develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. Hence, to avoid such resistance, you should always complete the entire course of treatment with Povirobes Ointment as prescribed by your doctor.

External use only

Povirobes Ointment is meant for external use only (topical application on the surgical site). Seek immediate medical help in case of accidental ingestion.

Other medicines

Povirobes Ointment may interact with other medicines meant for topical use. Inform your doctor about all the topical preparations (ointments/lotions/gels/creams) that you may have been using to avoid undesired effects.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Povirobes Ointment as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Since Povirobes Ointment is intended for external use, the likelihood of an overdose is low. However, do not apply more than the prescribed dose.
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.
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.
Povirobes Ointment is meant for external use only. Use it as directed by your doctor. Ensure that you complete the course of the treatment as prescribed by your doctor. Close the cover of the tube immediately after use to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the tip of the tube. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless instructed by your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Povirobes Ointmentis a combination of Ornidazole and Povidone Iodine. Ornidazole works by interacting with the formation of proteins in the bacteria and protozoa. This prevents cell growth and eventually kills the microorganism. Povidone Iodine is an antiseptic that works by killing germs and preventing the spread of infection.
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Classification

Category

Topical antibiotics, Topical Antiseptic

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/povidone-iodine-topical-01>
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Information on this page was last updated on 10 Nov 2021

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