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Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:54 PM IST
Soludine 10% Solution is used to treat common skin infections. It treats and prevents skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cuts in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). It contains Povidone Iodine, which works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. It is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. It may cause common side effects like red or inflamed skin, peeling skin, dry skin, and irritation at the application site. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

TOPICAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Soludine 10% Solution

Soludine 10% Solution is used to treat common skin infections. It treats and prevents skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cuts in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). Skin infection occurs when foreign microorganisms like fungi or bacteria invade the skin and affect the tissues.

Soludine 10% Solution contains Povidone Iodine. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, iodine can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidize essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death. Soludine 10% Solution is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

Soludine 10% Solution is for external use only. Soludine 10% Solution may cause common side effects like red or inflamed skin, peeling skin, dry skin, and irritation at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist longer, please seek medical help.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to iodine or povidone. Let your doctor know if you have thyroid diseases, liver, and kidney problems before starting Soludine 10% Solution . Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Do not use Soludine 10% Solution before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a lactating mother before using Soludine 10% Solution .

Uses of Soludine 10% Solution

Treatment of Skin infections, Cuts, Scrapes, and Burns.

Directions for Use

Solution: Gently clean the affected area with cotton soaked in the solution. Allow the solution to dry, and cover the wound with a sterile bandage.Paint/Cream/Lotion/Ointment: Take the advised amount with a sterile gauze or cotton swab and apply it to the skin's affected areas. Cover the open wounds with a sterile dressing or bandage after application if required. Wash your hands before and after using the product. Powder: Sprinkle lightly on the affected area with or without a dressing.Swab sticks: Antiseptic swabs are used to disinfect the skin before surgery and before bandaging minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Apply the swab to the affected area to disinfect it and cover it with a bandage if necessary.External pads: Clean the affected area thoroughly with the pad. Discard after a single use.Spray: Hold the spray container about 4-6 inches away from the skin and spray. Allow it to dry, and apply bandage/dressing, if necessary.Surgical scrub: Gently apply the scrub to the affected area, develop a lather and scrub thoroughly for 5 minutes. Rinse off using sterile gauze saturated with water.

Medicinal Benefits

Soludine 10% Solution is an antiseptic and disinfectant used to treat and prevent skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cuts in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Soludine 10% Solution is effective against bacteria (gram-positive and gram-negative, including antibiotic-resistant and antiseptic-resistant strains), fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

Side Effects of Soludine 10% Solution

  • Red or inflamed skin
  • Peeling skin
  • Dry skin
  • Irritation at the application site

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Soludine 10% Solution is for external use only. Do not swallow it; in case of accidental swallowing, please seek medical help immediately. Do not use Soludine 10% Solution , if you are allergic to povidone-iodine. Povidone Iodine may permanently discolour the gold jewellery; hence remove all kinds of jewellery while using it. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any other thyroid diseases, including swelling (nodular colloid goitre, endemic goitre or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), liver, and kidney problems, before starting Soludine 10% Solution . Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Soludine 10% Solution should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a lactating mother before using Soludine 10% Solution .

Therapeutic Class

ANTISEPTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LITHIUM

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent infections.
  • Do not scratch the affected skin area as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
  • Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Soludine 10% Solution

Topical overdose with Soludine 10% Solution is unlikely to occur to be associated with toxicity. Do not swallow Soludine 10% Solution . Symptoms of overdose from swallowing Soludine 10% Solution include nuasea, stomach pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, extreme thirst, fever, or being unable to urinate. In case of accidental ingestion, consult a doctor immediately.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16Th Floor, Godrej Bkc, Plot C, G Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051, India.
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