Vilowond^® POVI Pad is a primary wound dressing composed of nonwoven felt laminated with iodine ointment impregnated gauze; the whole composite is laminated with PE net which acts a non-adherent wound contact layer. Upon contact with wound exudates, the iodine is released offering a broad range antimicrobial activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, yeast and fungi.

1- 1. Accin antibitica:

• Due to the presence of iodine, Vilowond^® POVI Pad has a strong antimicrobial activity, so it’s ideal for protecting the wound, even if infected.
• La mayoría de microorganismos no tolera ni resiste la PVP-yodo.

2- 2. Seguro:

• Unlike other iodine impregnated gauze dressings available in the market, Vilowond^® POVI Pad is non-cytotoxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing,

• Vilowond^® POVI Pad is specifically designed to allow controlled amounts of iodine to reach the wound bed to prevent cytotoxicity.

3- Absorbente:

• Vilowond^® POVI Pad has advantage over non adherent iodine impregnated gauze in the market that it does not require secondary absorbent dressing because it contains absorbent felt laminated to the iodine containing layer.

4- Non adherent:

• • La presencia de la pomada a base de macrogol y la red de PE como capa de contacto con la herida proporcionan al apsito la caracterstica antiadherente y se puede retirar fcilmente sin causar dolor ni traumatismo.

Vilowond^® POVI Pad is indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of infection in minor burns, leg ulcers, and superficial skin-loss injuries, and as a dressing for adjunctive therapy in the treatment of infected ulcerative wounds.

1. Do not use PVP-Iodine containing Wound Dressings on patient with known sensitivity to iodine or one of the other components.
2. Antes y después del empleo de yodo radioactivo.
3. Si le están tratando de problemas renales.
4. En mujeres gestantes y lactantes.