Ovidone Ointment

Your doctor may prescribe this ointment to help manage the following conditions:

• Skin wounds and cuts: Helps protect minor cuts, scrapes, and open wounds from infection while supporting the natural healing process.
• Minor burns: Helps protect minor first-degree and superficial second-degree burns from infection while supporting healing. Deeper second-degree burns should always be assessed and treated under medical supervision before this ointment is used.
• Diabetic foot ulcers: Helps protect chronic ulcers from infection while supporting wound healing.
• Bedsores and pressure sores: Helps protect pressure ulcers from infection and supports the body's natural healing process.

When used as directed, this ointment may provide the following benefits:

• Protects the wound: Forms a protective barrier that helps shield the wound from friction, dirt, and harmful germs.
• Helps reduce discomfort: Covering exposed tissues may help reduce irritation and discomfort while the wound heals.
• Supports wound healing: The protective barrier formed by sucralfate supports the body's natural healing process. Although povidone iodine helps prevent infection, prolonged use over large wounds should only be under medical supervision.
• Helps lower the risk of infection: The antiseptic action reduces the number of harmful microorganisms on the wound, helping lower the risk of infection and support recovery.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
• Take a small amount of Ovidone Ointment on the fingertip and apply it on the clean and dry affected area as directed by your doctor.
• Wash your hands before and after applying on the affected areas unless the treatment is for hands.
• Ovidone Ointment is for external use only.
• If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse thoroughly with cold water.

• Eat a balanced diet: Include foods rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals to help support wound healing.
• Keep the wound clean: Clean the affected area as advised by your healthcare professional before each application.
• Avoid smoking: Smoking can reduce blood flow to the skin and slow wound healing.
• Protect the wound: Keep the treated area clean and covered with a dressing if recommended by your doctor.
• Manage underlying health conditions: If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar under good control, as this can help wounds heal more effectively.

• Check the ointment before use: Do not use it if the colour, smell, or consistency has changed.
• Avoid sensitive areas: Do not let the ointment get into your eyes, nose, mouth, or other sensitive areas. If accidental contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.
• Watch for thyroid changes: If you use this medicine over large areas or for a long time, tell your doctor if you notice symptoms such as unusual tiredness, changes in weight, or swelling in the neck.
• Avoid mixing skin treatments: Do not apply other creams, ointments, or antiseptics to the same area unless your doctor tells you to do so.
• Use on burns with care: Minor burns may be treated with this ointment as advised by your doctor. If you have a deep second-degree burn or a more severe burn, seek medical attention before applying this medicine.
• Avoid prolonged use on large wounds: Using this ointment over large areas or for long periods should only be done under medical supervision, as prolonged exposure to povidone iodine may affect wound healing in some people.