MEGHdin – Povidone Iodine

  • Single-use non-adherent wound dressing.
  • Knitted viscose fabric infused with 10% U.S.P. Povidone Iodine.
  • Enclosed between two HDPE films for sterility.
  • Combined with polyethylene glycol and purified water.
  • Packaged in a glassine-poly aluminum-poly pouch.
  • Ideal for effective wound care and infection prevention.
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Non-Adherent Dressing

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Minimal Procedure Compliances

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Prevents Chronic & Ulcerative Wounds

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Broad Spectrum Antibacterial Actions

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Radio-Iodine Treatment

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Thyroid Diseases

Iodine Sensitivity

Duhring's Herpetiform Dermatitis

Radio-Iodine Treatment

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Thyroid Diseases

Iodine Sensitivity

Duhring's Herpetiform Dermatitis

COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION

Bacteria (including MRSA)

Protozoa

Yeast 

Fungi

PRECAUTIONS

Do not use if the seal is broken or pouch is damaged

Single use only, do not reuse or re-sterilize

To avoid toxicity or risk of thyroid-related complications, iodine products should be used with caution in children.

Do not use the product if it has expired

The dressing shall be used by a skilled healthcare professional only

If a skin reaction occurs, discontinue use of dressing and seek medical advice.

INDICATIONS

Pressure Ulcer

Burns

Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Venous Leg Ulcer

Thyroid Diseases: Patients with thyroid disorders should avoid these products to prevent possible alterations in thyroid function.

Deep Ulcerative Wounds: Not designed for deep ulcerative wounds, as they require specialized medical treatment.

Burns: Not suitable for severe burns (third-degree burns) or large injuries that need professional medical intervention.

Infants

Thyroid Diseases

Deep Ulcerative Wounds

Features & Compatibility

Description

Povidone Iodine non-adherent wound dressing is a single use device consisting of knitted viscose fabric impregnated with ointment of Povidone Iodine 10% U.S.P. (available Iodine 1%) in inactive ingredient base of polyethylene glycol & purified water. The impregnated dressing covered between two HDPE films and packed in a glassine- poly aluminum- poly peelable heat sealed pouch.

Intended Use: 

Povidone Iodine non-adherent wound dressing is designed to protect wounds from infection, it is suitable for superficial skin-loss injuries, minor burns & ulcerative wounds 

Indication: 

Povidone Iodine non-adherent wound dressing provides effective, long lasting activity against a wide range of pathogens including Bacteria, (including MRSA), 

  • Protozoa 
  • Yeast 
  • Fungi 

Contraindications: 

Povidone Iodine non-adherent wound dressing should not be used in following conditions: 

  • In case of Duhring’s herpetiform dermatitis 
  • If the patient is pregnant, breast feeding, or being treated for kidney problems. 
  • Infants up to six months old and patients with thyroid diseases, deep ulcerative wounds, burns or large injuries. ‘
  • Patients with impaired renal function or with a past history of any thyroid disorder who should also not be exposed to iodine as they are more susceptible to alteration in thyroid function.
  • Before or after use of radio-iodine until permanent healing has been achieved. 
  • On patients who are sensitive to iodine or Povidone Iodine.

Precautions: 

Povidone Iodine non-adherent wound dressing should not be used in following conditions:

  • If the seal is broken or pouch is damaged 
  • If the product has expired. 
  • Single use only, do not reuse or re-sterilize. 
  • To avoid toxicity or risk of thyroid-related complications, iodine products should be used with caution in children.
  • If a skin reaction occurs, discontinue use of dressing and seek medical advice. 
  • The dressing shall be used by a skilled healthcare professional only.

 

Frequency to change: 

There are four conditions in which the dressing may be required to be changed:

 

  • Povidone Iodine non-adherent wound dressing’s effectiveness will depend on 

         the condition of the wound, if large quantity of exudates is produced, changes   

         may be required daily or twice a day. 

  • Povidone Iodine non-adherent wound dressing loses colour as the active      

         ingredient is taken up by the wound – this normally takes two days after which  

         the dressing must be changed. 

  • Apart from above mentioned conditions the dressing can be used for up to 7  

         days. If required to use more than 7 days it should be under medical  

         supervision. 

  • Not more than four dressings to be used at any one time. 

 

Direction for Use: 

  • Clean the wound affected area with warmed normal saline or under running tap 

         water to remove debris. 

  • Ensure the skin around the wound is clean and dry, Peel open the sterile pouch  

         and remove the Povidone Iodine non-adherent wound dressing with sterile  

         forceps 

  • Peel away the first layer of the HDPE film. 
  • Remove Povidone Iodine non-adherent wound dressing from the secondary  

         HDPE film and gently apply dressing directly to the wound. 

  • Secure the dressing with tape or non-medicated bandage or second dressing as    

         appropriate. 

  • If dressing is difficult to remove carefully stretch the dressing in diagonal  

         directions, avoiding trauma to intact skin and follow routine wound 

         management procedure as per medical advice. 

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Impaired Renal Function: Patients with impaired renal function or a history of thyroid disorders should not use these products, especially if they are or will be exposed to iodine, as they are more susceptible to changes in thyroid function.

Radio-Iodine Treatment: Avoid using before or after radio-iodine treatment until permanent healing has been achieved to prevent interference with the treatment and recovery process.

Iodine Sensitivity: Do not use on patients who are sensitive to iodine or Povidone Iodine to avoid allergic reactions and complications.

Impaired Renal Function

Radio-Iodine Treatment

Iodine Sensitivity