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Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine

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Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine Uses

Metronidazole+Povidone Iodine is used in the treatment of wound infection.

How Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine works

Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine is a combination of two medicines: Metronidazole and Povidone Iodine. Metronidazole is an antibiotic which kills bacteria and other harmful microorganisms by damaging their DNA. Povidone Iodine is an antiseptic applied on skin which is infected or is likely to get infected. It slowly releases iodine which kills or prevents the growth of these microorganisms.

Common side effects of Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine

Dry skin, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

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Written By

Dr. Betina Chandolia

MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS

Reviewed By

Dr. Lalit Kanodia

MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated

06 Mar 2020 | 07:08 AM (UTC)

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Metronidazole + Povidone Iodine

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Metronidazole+Povidone Iodine?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.