Povidone Iodine
Uses
Povidone Iodine is used as a treatment to prevent infections.
How it Works
Povidone Iodine is known as an antiseptic. Povidone iodine liberates iodine in contact with the skin causing antiseptic action by killing bacteria.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Povidone Iodine can include the symptoms below;
Skin discolouration,
Increased level of thyroid hormones,
Decreased level of thyroid hormones in neonates,
Deep tissue toxicity,
Increased sodium level in blood,
Renal impairment,
Metabolic acidosis,
Mucous membrane toxicity,
Superficial keratitis
Metronidazole Topical
Uses
Metronidazole Topical is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections and vaginal infections. Metronidazole Topical is also used in the treatment of skin lesions caused by rosacea.
How it Works
Metronidazole is known as an antibiotic. Metronidazole works by killing the bacterial cells and microorganisms that cause the infections in the body. Metronidazole does this by destroying the bacterial cells thus stopping the infection.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Metronidazole Topical can include the symptoms below
Burn,
Irritation,
Skin redness,
Dryness,
Stinging sensation