For external use only. Clean the affected area thoroughly before applying the ointment. Apply a thin layer directly to the skin. May be covered with a sterile dressing if needed.

Povidone-iodine works by releasing free iodine upon contact with the skin and mucous membranes. This free iodine acts as a broad-spectrum microbicide, oxidizing proteins and nucleic acids in microbial cells, leading to their death. It is effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

• •Hypersensitivity to povidone-iodine or any other component
• •Thyroid disorders (e.g., hyperthyroidism, goiter)
• •Before and after radioiodine therapy
• •In very low birth weight infants

Store in a cool, dry place, below 30°C. Protect from light and moisture. Do not freeze.

Systemic toxicity (e.g., metabolic acidosis, hypernatremia, renal impairment, thyroid dysfunction) can occur with extensive or prolonged use on large areas of broken skin or mucous membranes. Treatment is supportive and symptomatic.

Use during pregnancy and lactation should be done with caution and only if clearly necessary, as iodine can cross the placenta and be excreted in breast milk, potentially affecting fetal/infant thyroid function. Consult a doctor.