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Walvidone 10% Lotion

Walvidone 10% Lotion

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

About Walvidone 10% Lotion

Walvidone 10% Lotion 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.

Walvidone 10% Lotion 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. Walvidone 10% Lotion is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

Walvidone 10% Lotion is for external use only. Walvidone 10% Lotion 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 Walvidone 10% Lotion. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Do not use Walvidone 10% Lotion 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 Walvidone 10% Lotion.

Uses of Walvidone 10% Lotion

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

Medicinal Benefits

Walvidone 10% Lotion 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. Walvidone 10% Lotion is effective against bacteria (gram-positive and gram-negative, including antibiotic-resistant and antiseptic-resistant strains), fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Walvidone 10% Lotion

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

Drug Warnings

Walvidone 10% Lotion is for external use only. Do not swallow it; in case of accidental swallowing, please seek medical help immediately. Do not use Walvidone 10% Lotion, 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 Walvidone 10% Lotion. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Walvidone 10% Lotion 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 Walvidone 10% Lotion.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Walvidone 10% Lotion may interact with anti-depressants (lithium), antiseptics and products containing enzymatic components, alkali, mercury, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid, octenidine, and taurolidine and should not be used simultaneously.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Walvidone 10% Lotion, let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to iodine or povidone, overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any other thyroid diseases, including swelling (nodular colloid goitre, endemic goitre or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), liver, and kidney problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LITHIUM

Habit Forming

No

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.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Skin infection: A skin infection can occur when the skin is broken, cut or wounded. This skin infection allows pathogenic microorganisms to enter and invade the tissues surrounding the wound. It can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses or parasites. Symptoms include redness, pain, tenderness of the skin, minor bumps or boils, rashes, blisters, cracked/dry skin, swelling, stinging or burning sensation, pus formation, and itching. It can be treated using topical antibiotics. Sometimes, for a severe infection, an oral antibiotic may be required.

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Alcohol

Safe

No interactions were found/established. Please seek medical advice if you have concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Walvidone 10% Lotion if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. Your doctor will advise Walvidone 10% Lotion only if the benefits outweigh the risk.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is limited information on how Walvidone 10% Lotion affects lactation. Please consult your doctor before using Walvidone 10% Lotion if you are a breastfeeding mother.

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Driving

Safe

Walvidone 10% Lotion is generally safe to use and does not affect your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Walvidone 10% Lotion.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Walvidone 10% Lotion.

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Children

Caution

Walvidone 10% Lotion is not recommended for children below two years of age.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., 3rd Floor, Dempo Trade Centre Bldg., Patto Plaza, Edc Complex, Panaji 403001, Goa, India.
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FAQs

Walvidone 10% Lotion belongs to the class of 'antiseptics and disinfectants' primarily 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).
Walvidone 10% Lotion works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, Iodine in Walvidone 10% Lotion can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidises essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death.
Walvidone 10% Lotion is for external use only. Do not swallow or put Walvidone 10% Lotion in the eyes. Please read the instructions leaflet of Walvidone 10% Lotion carefully before using. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your condition.
Walvidone 10% Lotion is not recommended for use if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or treatment involving radioactive iodine. Walvidone 10% Lotion should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. In such conditions, please consult your doctor before using Walvidone 10% Lotion.
Walvidone 10% Lotion may interfere with thyroid function tests due to iodine absorption. Please consult your doctor before starting Walvidone 10% Lotion if you have any history of thyroid problems. Walvidone 10% Lotion may also show false-positive lab results, such as tests with toluidine or gum guaiac, to determine haemoglobin or glucose in the stool or the urine.
Please consult your doctor if you are using any other topical medicines before starting Walvidone 10% Lotion. However, products containing enzymatic component, alkali, mercury, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid, and taurolidine may interact with Walvidone 10% Lotion and should not be used simultaneously.

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