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What is Povidone Iodine Vaginal?
There are many brands and forms of povidone iodine vaginal available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Povidone iodine vaginal is used to provide temporary relief from minor vaginal irritation, soreness, or itching.
Povidone iodine vaginal should not be used to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.
Povidone iodine vaginal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use povidone iodine vaginal if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have:
- kidney disease; or
- a thyroid disorder.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.
Do not use this medicine in a child or teenager without medical advice.
How should I use Povidone Iodine Vaginal
Use Povidone Iodine Vaginal (Vaginal) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Do not take by mouth. This medicine is for use only in the vagina.
Gently insert the applicator nozzle no more than 3 inches into your vagina. Squeeze the bottle slowly, while allowing the liquid to flow freely out of the vagina. Use this medicine while sitting on the toilet or standing in a tub or shower.
When treating an infection, you may be given antibiotic or antifungal medicine to take by mouth or use in the vagina. Use all medicines for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve.
You should not use povidone iodine vaginal for longer than 7 days without medical advice. Follow all directions on the medicine label.
Call your doctor if you have new or worsening symptoms such as pelvic pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, yellow or foul-smelling vaginal discharge, painful and frequent urination, or genital sores.
Povidone iodine vaginal can stain skin and fabrics. You may use rubbing alcohol to remove staining from your skin. Stains on fabric can be removed by rinsing with ammonia diluted with water. Avoid getting the medicine on jewelry, especially silver.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Each povidone iodine vaginal disposable douche is for one use only.
Skip the missed dose and use your next dose at the regular time. Do not use two doses at one time.
Povidone Iodine Vaginal side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
- ongoing vaginal pain or soreness;
- itching, swelling, or redness;
- vaginal dryness; or
- severe irritation or burning.
Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Povidone Iodine Vaginal?
Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If contact does occur, rinse with water. Seek medical advice if you have ongoing eye irritation.
Avoid using other vaginal products or medications unless your doctor tells you to.