Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 19-May-2014 | Haleon UK Trading Limited
Adults:
The recommended usual maximum daily adult application for regular use on broken skin is 150mg available iodine.Children and elderly patients:
There are no special dosage recommendations for either elderly patients or children. However, povidone-iodine is not recommended for regular use in neonates and is contra-indicated in very low birth weight infants (below 1500g).Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data is available on the use of this product in pregnant women. Excessive use of povidone-iodine should be avoided in pregnant or lactating women because absorbed iodine can cross the placental barrier and is secreted in breast milk.Under these circumstances, povidone-iodine should only be administered if clearly necessary.Fertility
No data is available on fertility outcomes.Immune system disorders
Rare: HypersensitivityVery rare: Anaphylactic reactionEndocrine disorders
Very rare: HyperthyroidismMetabolism and nutrition disorders
Unknown: Metabolic acidosis, hypernatraemiaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rare: Skin reaction localisedRenal and urinary disorders
Unknown: Renal impairmentPovidone-iodine may produce local skin reactions although it is considered to be less irritant than iodine.The application of povidone-iodine to large wounds or severe burns may produce systemic adverse effects such as metabolic acidosis, hypernatraemia and impairment of renal function.The Heights, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY, UK
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