Pilcodine M Active Ointment has a combination of medicines that is used to treat wound infections. It kills and prevents the growth of microorganisms causing infections.

Pilcodine M Active Ointment should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.

Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include irritation at the application site.

If this side effect or any other symptoms persist for a longer duration which you think is because of this medicine, please inform your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from any other disease. This medicine is safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.

Uses of Pilcodine M Ointment

Wound infection

Benefits of Pilcodine M Ointment

In Wound infection

Pilcodine M Active Ointment is an antiseptic that is used for the treatment and prevention of wound infection. It may be used in first aid for minor cuts, burns, abrasions, ulcers and blisters. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes as well as helps in wound healing. Keep the affected area clean and use the medicine as prescribed by your doctor for better results.

Side effects of Pilcodine M Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pilcodine M

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Pilcodine M Ointment

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.

How Pilcodine M Ointment works

Pilcodine M Active Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Povidone Iodine and Ornidazole. Povidone Iodine is an antiseptic applied on skin which is infected or is likely to get infected. It slowly releases iodine which kills or prevents the growth of infectious microorganisms. Ornidazole is an antibiotic which kills bacteria and other infectious microorganisms by damaging the DNA.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pilcodine M Active 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Pilcodine M Active Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Pilcodine M Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Pilcodine M Active Ointment, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Pilcodine M Active Ointment

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Puradine OZ Ointment

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₹3.65/gm of ointment

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Bionect Ointment

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₹10.93/gm of ointment

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BETAJOY Ointment

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₹6.51/gm of ointment

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Povikem OZ Ointment

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

₹5.5/gm of ointment

42% costlier

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Quick tips

Pilcodine M Active Ointment is used to prevent and treat wound infection.
Clean the wound and skin around it as soon as it happens. Use cool boiled water or drinking-quality water.
Apply the medicine, do not put any bandage or dressing unless advised by the doctor.
Keep a close eye on the wound and seek medical advice if you think infection is developing.

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Patient concerns

I had c section on 20 Feb 2017 and now since few days I see sticky discharge which usually use to be transparent previously is at times blood filled Why so? Shall I see my gyne for this?

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Please visit your doctor for a check yp to rule out any infection of the wound site

skin infection,etchaing, and some part of body wound

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

need a face to face consultation and clinical examination of the problem kindly visit a dermatologist nearby if you're from kolkata u can visit my chamber

She is diabetic she have wound in her leg with infection

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need good glycemic controlA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED. ALWAYS IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you SHOULD not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

Yesterday I fell down while walking, scratches on my right knee, had tt injection and applied soframysin cream and had ampiclox 500mg twice. I could not sleep yesterday due to burning sensation, this burning sensation is too much could not sleep today also. Can you please suggest a cool cream and oral medicine for curing and burning

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

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References

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ScienceDirect. Ornidazole. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs.com. Povidone Iodine. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Ornidazole. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Pilco Pharma Pvt Ltd

Address: 123/37 Saresh Bag, Saresh Bag, Kanpur-208005, Uttar Pradesh, India

Country of origin: India

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