Inadine Dressings
Inadine is a Non-adherent dressing, impregnated with a polyethylene glycol base containing 10% Povidone-Iodine. As iodine is released the dressing changes colour from orange to white provide a good indication of when to change the dressing.Suitable for the prevention and management of infection in ulcers, minor burns and minor skin injuries.
Indications
Inadine dressings are used for Management and prevention of infection in ulcers, minor burns and minor traumatic skin injuries.
Precautions
Inadine dressings should not be used where there is a known iodine hypersensitivity; before and after the use of radio-iodine (until permanent healing); Must be used under medical supervision: in patients with any thyroid diseases; in newborn babies and infants up to the age of 6 months as povidone-iodine may be absorbed through unbroken skin; when treating deep ulcerative wounds, burns or large injuries. if the patient is being treated for kidney problems, is pregnant or breastfeeding; in cases of Duhring's herpetiform dermatitis.