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Do not use Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm if you are allergic to povidone-iodine and metronidazole. Use Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm for the full recommended length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of another disease resistant to antibiotics. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), any other thyroid diseases, or liver and kidney problems since the usage of Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm can cause iodine absorption into the body. This iodine absorption may lead to a rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) and restlessness, imbalance of electrolytes, abnormal blood concentration (osmolarity), and abnormal kidney function (renal impairment). Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before using the Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm since it can affect the unborn baby. Using Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm during breastfeeding may increase the iodine levels in the breastmilk, which can cause hypothyroidism in breastfed infants.
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Medicinal Benefits
Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm is a combination medication containing Povidone-iodine (antiseptic) and Metronidazole (antibiotic) primarily used to treat and prevent skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cut in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). It is also used to treat postoperative wound infections. Povidone-iodine is an antiseptic applied on skin infected or likely to get infected. It slowly releases iodine which kills or prevents the growth of these microorganisms. Metronidazole, being bactericidal in nature, kills the bacteria by damaging its genetic material (DNA) and preventing its growth, hence relieving the symptoms. Together, Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm prevents the growth of the microorganisms and promotes early wound healing.
Uses of Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm
About Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm
Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm belongs to the class of dermatological preparation called 'antibiotics' combined with 'antiseptic' primarily used to treat the skin's burns and wounds. It also helps to treat wound infections after surgery. Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm is abroad spectrum antibiotics which help in early wound healing. Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm also prevents skin infection spread by harmful bacteria due to cuts, wounds and burns.
Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm contains a combination of two medicines: Povidone-iodine and Metronidazole. Povidone Iodine can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidise essential natural substances, leading to cell death. Metronidazole is an antibiotic which kills bacteria and other harmful organisms by damaging their DNA. Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm has broad-spectrum activity and is effective against many microbes, including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, fungi and protozoa. Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm is used in degerming (physical removal of microbes), stasis ulcers (wound on the leg or ankle due to damaged veins), decubitus ulcers (bed sores) and the umbilical area.
Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm is for external use only. Your doctor will decide the dose depending on the medical condition. Contact of Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm with eye should be avoided; if you accidentally touch eyes while applying Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm, please wash it immediately. Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm has common side effects, as every medicine does. These include local swelling, itchiness, redness, small blisters and irritation at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention.
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before using Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm since it can affect the unborn baby. Using Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm during breastfeeding may increase the iodine levels in the breastmilk, which can cause hypothyroidism in breastfed infants. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), thyroid disease, or liver and kidney problems. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Atmodine M Ointment 20 gm should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma.
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