Xovidex 10 % Ointment 15 GM

Xovidex 10 % Ointment 15 GM is used for the following:

• Providing first aids for minor cuts and abrasions

• Disinfecting and protecting minor burns from infection

• Assisting in the prevention of infections in small wounds

• Managing infection control after the removal of sutures and dressings

• Serving as an antiseptic for lacerations

• Helping with degerming of stasis and decubitus ulcers

• Acting as a disinfectant for the umbilical stump in newborn babies

• Always wash your hands thoroughly before and after application.

• Make sure that the area you are applying the ointment is clean and dry.

• Apply a thin layer of Xovidex 10 % Ointment 15 GM directly on to the wound or infected skin.

• If necessary, you can cover the area with a sterile bandage after application.

• For newborns umbilical cord stumps, gently spread a thin layer at every nappy and change until it falls off and heals.

• If your condition worsens or doesn't improve within a week, stop using the ointment and consult your doctor.

Xovidex 10 % Ointment 15 GM is applied topically.

Xovidex 10 % Ointment 15 GM contains povidone-iodine (10%), which operates in the body as follows:

• Iodine Release: Povidone-iodine gradually releases elemental iodine upon contact with the skin. This iodine has potent antiseptic properties.

• Microbicidal Activity: The released iodine rapidly penetrates microbial cell walls. It then interacts with essential amino acids, nucleotides and fatty acids in the cell protoplasm and membranes.

• Microbe Inactivation: This interaction disrupts key cellular structures and metabolic pathways of pathogenic microbes, causing their rapid inactivation. Consequently, it reduces the chances of wound infections by controlling microbial growth.

• Keep Xovidex 10 % Ointment 15 GM at a temperature below 30°C.

• Safeguard it from heat and moisture to maintain its effectiveness.

• Ensure the tube is tightly closed when not in use.

• Always store Xovidex 10 % Ointment 15 GM out of sight and reach of children.

• In case of minor cuts and wounds, ensure to maintain a balanced diet rich in vitamin C. Foods like oranges, strawberries, and peppers help boost your body's healing process.

• Adopt a hygienic lifestyle. Regularly washing your hands and maintaining cleanliness around you can aid in preventing infection on the wound where Xovidex 10 % Ointment 15 GM is applied.