POLYDINE CLEANSER

Country: Israel

Language: English

Source: Ministry of Health

Active ingredient:

POVIDONE-IODINE

Available from:

FISCHER PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

ATC code:

D08AG02

Pharmaceutical form:

SOLUTION - EXTERNAL

Composition:

POVIDONE-IODINE 7.5 %W/V

Administration route:

DERMAL

Prescription type:

Not required

Manufactured by:

BEN SHIMON FLORIS LTD, ISRAEL

Therapeutic group:

POVIDONE-IODINE

Therapeutic area:

POVIDONE-IODINE

Therapeutic indications:

Wound disinfection to prevent skin infections caused by bacteria and fungi, disinfection of infected skin conditions and sidinfection of the hands before medical procedures.

Authorization date:

2014-11-30

Patient Information leaflet

PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHARMACISTS’
REGULATIONS )PREPARATIONS( – 1986
The medicine is dispensed without a doctor’s prescription.
THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT AND ITS CONCENTRATION: POVIDONE IODINE 7.5%
INACTIVE AND ALLERGENIC INGREDIENTS IN THE PREPARATION, see Section 6
“Further
Information”.
READ THE LEAFLET CAREFULLY IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE.
This leaflet
contains concise information about the medicine. If you have further
questions,
refer to the doctor or pharmacist. You should use this medicine in a
proper manner.
If you need additional information, consult with the pharmacist.
1.
WHAT IS THE MEDICINE INTENDED FOR?
•
This medicine is intended for wound disinfection, disinfection and
prevention
of skin infections caused by bacteria and fungi, disinfection of
infected skin
conditions and disinfection of the hands and skin before surgery.
•
THERAPEUTIC GROUP: Antiseptic substances )disinfectants(.
2.
BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE:
DO NOT USE THE MEDICINE IF:
Do not use if you are sensitive )allergic( to any of the
preparation’s ingredients
or to iodine.
If you are sensitive to any food or medicine, inform the doctor before
using the
medicine.
SPECIAL WARNINGS REGARDING USE OF THE MEDICINE:
•
IF YOU ARE TAKING, OR HAVE RECENTLY TAKEN, OTHER MEDICINES, INCLUDING
NONPRESCRIPTION MEDICINES AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, INFORM THE
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST in order to avoid risks or inefficacy resulting
from drug
interactions.
•
Avoid applying to large areas of the skin. Consult the doctor before
treating deep
wounds.
•
Do not start treatment without first consulting the doctor if you are
suffering from,
or have suffered in the past from thyroid gland dysfunction.
•
PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding,
consult
a doctor or pharmacist before using the medicine.
3.
HOW SHOULD YOU USE THE MEDICINE?
Consult the doctor or pharmacist if you have any doubts.
ATTENTION: DO NOT SWALLOW! This medicine is intended for external use
only.
HOW TO USE THE