Treatment and prevention of Wound infection

In Treatment and prevention of Wound infection Aanid Ointment is a versatile antiseptic that is used for the treatment and prevention of infection. Aanid Ointment kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes thereby preventing abrasions cuts and wounds or any break in the skin from getting infected. The antiseptic effect is caused due to the slow release of iodine. Keep the affected area clean and use the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

Aanid Ointment is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent. It is used for the treatment and prevention of infections in wounds and cuts. It kills the harmful microbes and controls their growth thereby preventing infections in the affected area.Aanid Ointment is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as your doctor has told you. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. You can help this medication work better by keeping the affected areas clean.This medicine may cause side effects like skin irritation redness or itching at the site of application. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of direct contact wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention. You should stop taking it straight away if you have any signs of an allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash swelling of the lips throat or face swallowing or breathing problems feeling dizzy or faint and nausea.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

- Alcohol : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Aanid Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Aanid Ointment is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. | - Driving : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Kidney : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Liver : None <p> No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Aanid Ointment skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Iodinated polyvinyl polymer|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: DERMA

Treatment and prevention of Wound infection

Application site reactions (burning irritation itching and redness)

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. Can I put Aanid Ointment on an open wound?::: Aanid Ointment can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers small burns or cuts and other minor injuries. However take special care if you are applying Aanid Ointment on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.| Q. Will Aanid Ointment solution stain my skin or clothes?::: Aanid Ointment has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.| Q. Where can Aanid Ointment be used?::: Aanid Ointment is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts small areas of burn ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.| Q. How should Aanid Ointment solution be applied to an injury?::: Clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the medicine to it. You can then cover it with a sterile bandage. You can apply this medicine 1 to 3 times daily. However do not use it for longer than 1 week.| Q. Can Aanid Ointment affect thyroid function?::: Using Aanid Ointment over a large area or for a long time may sometimes cause problems with your thyroid. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction include weight loss increased appetite sweating lack of energy and weight gain. If you notice such symptoms contact your doctor who may advise you to stop using Aanid Ointment.| Q. Can I put Aanid Ointment on an open wound?::: Aanid Ointment can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers small burns or cuts and other minor injuries. However take special care if you are applying Aanid Ointment on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.| Q. Will Aanid Ointment solution stain my skin or clothes?::: Aanid Ointment has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.| Q. Where can Aanid Ointment be used?::: Aanid Ointment is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts small areas of burn ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.| Q. How should Aanid Ointment solution be applied to an injury?::: Clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the medicine to it. You can then cover it with a sterile bandage. You can apply this medicine 1 to 3 times daily. However do not use it for longer than 1 week.| Q. Can Aanid Ointment affect thyroid function?::: Using Aanid Ointment over a large area or for a long time may sometimes cause problems with your thyroid. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction include weight loss increased appetite sweating lack of energy and weight gain. If you notice such symptoms contact your doctor who may advise you to stop using Aanid Ointment.