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Braunovidon

Braunovidon has a narrow registered footprint, available in eight countries — primarily across Central and Eastern Europe. The brand is registered in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and Estonia, and contains the active ingredient povidone iodine.

Povidone iodine is classified within the antiseptics and disinfectants category, with bactericidal action against a broad range of microorganisms. The ingredient is used for skin disinfection and antiseptic applications, and registered indications in some markets also extend to vaginitis and certain gastrointestinal uses such as dysentery. The structured indication block further down this page details the specific uses recognised across the markets where Braunovidon is sold.

Outside its Central and Eastern European footprint, the Braunovidon brand is unlikely to be encountered, but povidone iodine as an active ingredient is one of the most widely distributed antiseptics in the world. Travellers familiar with Braunovidon from a German-speaking or Central European pharmacy will generally find an equivalent povidone iodine product in essentially any country, although it will appear under a different brand name and possibly in a different format — solution, ointment, scrub, or mucosal preparation.

Other antiseptic and disinfectant ingredients are also broadly available internationally, though they are not always interchangeable for the same clinical purpose. A local pharmacist is well placed to identify the appropriate povidone iodine product or alternative antiseptic for the intended use. Anyone using Braunovidon for anything beyond minor skin antisepsis, or trying to identify a regional equivalent, should make that decision with input from a healthcare provider familiar with the situation.

Countries
Austria Bulgaria Czech Republic Estonia Germany Hungary Poland Switzerland
Diseases
Dysentery Vaginitis Skin disinfection
Ingredients
Povidone iodine
Drug Actions
Bactericidal Ophthalmologicals Antiseptics and disinfectants Disinfectant Adsorbing
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Overdose

In cases of overdose, the side effects of the drug increase.

Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity, hyperthyroidism, thyroid adenoma, kidney failure, pregnancy, lactation, newborns and infants.

Hypersensitivity to the drug.

Incompatibilities

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Exclude the use of the drug in combination with disinfectants containing mercury, oxidizing agents and alkali salts.

Application Of Use Adsorbents® together with other drugs prescribed orally, it can dramatically slow down the rate and/or reduce the degree of their absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.

Undesirable effects

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Unpleasant sensations in the oral cavity, itching, hyperemia.

Rapidly passing nausea and vomiting (are not grounds for discontinuation of the drug). The development of allergic reactions is not excluded.

Therapeutic indications

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Oral and pharyngeal infections, acute and chronic vaginitis, mixed infections, non-specific infections, infections caused by trichomonas, fungal lesions. Treatment and prevention of infection of wounds, cuts, tears, abrasions, burns, disinfection of the skin and mucosa before and after surgery, other studies (biopsies, punctures, injections, etc.), pre - and postoperative treatment of the hands of surgical personnel, disinfection of instruments, care items and hospital premises.

As a detoxification agent:

in toxic forms of acute infectious gastrointestinal diseases (dysentery, salmonellosis, food toxicoinfections),

in case of liver failure,

in case of kidney failure.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

  • Enterosorbent agent [Detoxifying agents, including antidotes]
  • Enterosorbent agent [Adsorbents]

Pharmacodynamic properties

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Antiseptic and disinfectant. Released from the complex with PVP, in contact with the skin and mucous membranes, iodine forms iodamines with bacterial proteins, coagulates them and causes the death of microorganisms. It has a rapid bactericidal effect on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (with the exception of M. tuberculosis). Effective against fungi, viruses, protozoa.

Use adsorbents® binds toxins entering the gastrointestinal tract and formed in the body, and removes them through the intestines.

Pharmacokinetic properties

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When applied topically, there is almost no absorption of iodine.

It is not absorbed, not metabolized, and is excreted through the gastrointestinal tract.

Dosage (Posology) and method of administration

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Locally. Intravaginally, in any phase of the menstrual cycle, before going to bed, 1 supp. for 14 days, treatment of the hands of surgical personnel-moisten the skin, apply 5 ml of 7.5% solution, rub with the palms (or brush) until foam forms, rinse with water and repeat the procedure without washing with water, preoperative preparation of patients-apply 7.5% solution to the skin moistened with water (for a surface of 50-70 cm2 1 ml is enough) for 3-5 minutes, then wash off with sterile water and re-apply the solution until it dries, disinfection of wound and burn surfaces of the skin and mucous membranes-apply a 10% solution for 1-2 seconds.

Intravaginal. The tablet is released from the shell, moistened in water and, after washing, injected deep into the vagina. The application can be started on any day of the menstrual cycle, including the days of bleeding, without using tampons in this case.

For vaginitis — 1 vaginal tablet (200 mg) 2 times a day for 7 days, for chronic and subacute vaginitis-1 vaginal tablet (200 mg) 1 time a day before bedtime for 14 days. If necessary, it is possible to extend the course after consulting with a doctor.

Inside, after 1-2 hours after eating or taking medications. The drug is diluted at the rate of 2.5 g of powder per 50 ml of cold boiled water. To improve the taste, sugar or fruit juices can be added to the solution.

Adults — 100 ml of the prepared solution 1-3 times a day for 2-7 days (until the symptoms of intoxication disappear).

Children from 1 year — at the rate of 0.3 g per kg of child weight per day.

Daily reception for children:

1-3 years — 50 ml of the solution 2 times,

4-6 years — 50 ml of the solution 3 times,

7-10 years — 100 ml of the solution 2 times,

11-14 years — 100 ml of the solution 3 times.

Frequently asked questions

What conditions does Braunovidon treat?

Braunovidon is used for skin disinfection and as an antiseptic preparation, with registered indications that also include vaginitis and dysentery in certain markets. The active ingredient belongs to the broader category of antiseptics and disinfectants, with bactericidal action against a wide range of microorganisms on skin and mucous membranes. The structured indication section below this introduction lists the registered uses recognised in the countries where Braunovidon is sold.

Which active substance is in Braunovidon?

Braunovidon contains povidone iodine, classified within the antiseptics and disinfectants category and known for its bactericidal action. Povidone iodine is one of the most widely used antiseptic ingredients worldwide and circulates under a number of different brand names internationally, in formats ranging from solutions and ointments to surgical scrubs and mucosal preparations.

In how many countries is Braunovidon available?

Braunovidon is registered in eight countries, concentrated in Central and Eastern Europe. Examples include Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Austria, Bulgaria, and Estonia. Outside this regional cluster the brand is unlikely to appear on pharmacy shelves, although povidone iodine itself is available in essentially every regulated market in the world. A local pharmacist can confirm what is stocked in your country.

Are there other medications with the same active ingredient as Braunovidon?

Povidone iodine is sold under many brand names worldwide, in a variety of formats including solutions, ointments, gargles, and surgical preparations. Other antiseptic and disinfectant ingredients also exist within the broader class, although they are not freely interchangeable for every clinical situation. To identify a local povidone iodine product, search the active ingredient on Pill2Trip or ask a pharmacist about antiseptic options appropriate for your intended use.

Should I consult a doctor before taking Braunovidon?

Yes. Although povidone iodine antiseptics are available without prescription in many countries, the appropriate product depends on the intended use — skin disinfection, mucosal application, and wound care each have different considerations. Regulatory status and available formats also vary between markets. Travellers, expatriates, or anyone treating a non-trivial wound or condition should involve a healthcare provider or pharmacist in the choice of product.

Braunovidon

Available in 8 countries