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Wokadine 7.5% Scrub

Manufactured byWockhardt Ltd.
ContainsPovidone Iodine
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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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
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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.
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.
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

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Wokadine 7.5% Scrub is an antiseptic that works by killing germs and preventing the spread of infection.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antiseptic, disinfectants, and cleansing agents.

Schedule

OTC

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Povidone-iodine. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 23 September 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Povidone-iodine#section=Deprecated-CAS>

Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. DailyMed - BETADINE SURGICAL SCRUB- povidone-iodine solution. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 5 October 2021].

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1ad39e11-ea1e-44a4-8224-93f8135436c2>
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Oct 2021

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