The skin is the largest organ of the body. Often misunderstood as the “shell of the body”, it has important functions. It forms a barrier between the inside of the body and the outside environment. It protects the body from damage caused by physical stimuli such as heat, cold and mechanical stress. It also prevents the entry of potentially pathogenic microbes. The skin counteracts the excessive evaporation of body fluids. This protects it from drying out. Daily stress and small accidents quickly lead to skin injuries. The most common are scratches and scuffs. Some diseases, such as diabetes mellitus or circulatory disorders due to other causes, also lead to skin damage. Ulcers form that are difficult to heal. The same applies to bedsores. This is especially true for bedridden people. Injuries disrupt the integrity of skin cells. There are entry gates for pathogens. The result is inflammation. First of all, locally on the skin, as the disease progresses, a generalized infection is possible. Antiseptic, bactericidal agents will help prevent this.
PVP-JOD AL – antiseptic for skin and wounds
The over-the-counter drug PVP-JOD AL is manufactured by ALIUD Pharma GmbH. This is an ointment with the effect of destroying microbes. It is especially suitable for the treatment of skin and wounds. The antiseptic effect protects existing wounds from infection and thus promotes healing. It fights inflammation in areas of the skin that are already infected. Conventional disinfectants irritate the skin and cause severe pain if the skin is damaged. PVP-JOD AL is gentle on the skin.
Benefits at a glance
Antiseptic for damaged skin
promotes wound healing
suitable for the treatment of ulcers, wounds and skin inflammations
simple application
good compatibility
What ingredients does PVP-JOD AL contain?
PVP-JOD AL is an ointment with the active ingredient povidone-iodine (100 mg per 1 g of ointment).
Other components:
Macrogol 400
Macrogol 4000
sodium hydroxide
purified water
When should you not use an over-the-counter skin inflammation medicine?
You should not use PVP-JOD AL if you:
allergic to any of the ingredients
suffering from thyroid disease
Duhring’s dermatitis herpetiformis
are receiving or planning to receive radioiodine therapy
The dose is not intended for premature infants with a birth weight of less than 1500 g.
See package insert for special precautions and warnings, especially for pregnant and lactating women, and for interactions with other agents.
How do you apply PVP-JOD AL?
Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, take PVP-JOD AL one or more times daily. To do this, evenly apply the ointment to the damaged skin. Continue using until inflammation subsides.
What side effects are known with PVP-JOD AL?
When using PVP-JOD AL, undesirable effects occur:
Rarely, there is a pathological increase in the level of magnesium in the blood, which is associated with impaired renal function.
Skin hypersensitivity reactions and allergic reactions up to allergic shock occur very rarely.
In isolated cases, hyperactivity of the thyroid gland is observed.
In addition, renal dysfunction and electrolyte shift have been reported as side effects, but their frequency has not yet been determined.
The evaluation of side effects is based on the following frequency information:
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frequency
Often
more than 1 in 10 treated
often
1 to 10 processed in 100
sometimes
1 to 10 out of 1000 treated
Rare
1 to 10 out of 10,000 people treated
very rarely
less than 1 in 10,000 treated
unknown
Frequency based available
data cannot be evaluated
Hints:
The product stains the skin brown in the area of application. This is harmless and indicates the effectiveness of the drug.
