Iodolan is a complex of iodine and the nonsurfactant polymer polyvinyl pyrrolidone, which releases free iodine slowly. Iodolan is a wide spectrum non-antibiotic, non-irritating, non-staining, microbicidal formulation

      
Composition

Actions

Iodolan provides iodine in best tolerated form of Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I). Iodine becomes water soluble by forming fast complexes with polyvinyl pyrrolidone and also becomes chemically stable. It is demonstrated that the iodine available in PVP-I performs the same functions as Iodine in tincture. Iodolan is more advantageous than iodine itself as irritativity and toxicity of iodine is minimised without loss of activity in its bactericidal, viricidal and fungicidal capabilities. It has the same broad antimicrobial spectrum as iodine solution and tincture. It kills most bacteria and other pathogens virtually on contact. It enhances healing of minor wounds and has a very broad spectrum of microbicidal activity. Iodolan (PVP-I) has also greater activity against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Iodolan (Povidone-Iodine) solution is easily soluble in water. 

It is known that bactericidal activity persists since iodine is released gradually in this solution. As PVP-I is less irritating, Iodolan can be directly applied on the mucosa and wound surfaces. Even in the presence of blood, serum and necrotic tissue, PVP-I does not lose its bactericidal activity. Iodolan (PVP-I) is non-toxic and is free of the problems of induced bacterial resistance

Indications

Iodolan Solution is useful in topical management of herpes, moniliasis, degerming skin and treatment of wounds; preoperative preparation of skin, postoperative dressing.Iodolan Ointment is useful in topical treatment of boils, furunculosis, sycosis barbae, impetigo, paronychia, otitis externa, tinea infestations, cutaneous candidiasis, secondary infections in burns, wounds, ulcers.

Contraindications

Sensitivity to iodine.

Adverse Reactions

Iodolan (PVP-I) presents iodine in a form of low toxicity. Hypersensitivity reaction and irritation may occur on application of Iodolan on skin & mucous membrane, albeit, severe reactions are rare. 

Precautions

Dosage & Administration

Iodolan Solution or Ointment is to be applied directly over the affected areas as is necessary; may be bandaged.

Packing

Iodolan Solution:
Phials 100 ml

Iodolan Ointment:
Collapsible tubes 15 g