Vilowond® POVI Gauze is a knitted viscose fabric impregnated in a non-adherent PEG based ointment containing 10% PVP-Iodine, equivalent to 1% available iodine. Upon contact with wound exudates, the iodine is released from the PEG base, offering a broad range antimicrobial activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, including resistant strains, yeast, fungi and viruses.

• Vilowond® POVI Gauze is for topical use only and not more than four dressings should be applied at any one time.
• Vilowond® POVI Gauze must be used under medical supervision in case of:

• In patients with any thyroid diseases.
• In newborn babies and infants to the age of 6 months as Povidone Iodine may be absorbed through unbroken skin
• To treat deep ulcerative wounds, burns or large injuries.

• The frequency of dressing changes depends primarily upon the condition of the wound.
• If large quantities of exudates are produced, the dressing could be changed up to two times daily; but if the wound is relatively dry, the interval between changes may extend.
• Fading of dressing colour indicates loss of antiseptic efficacy.

• The use of Vilowond® POVI Gauze dressing may be continued for as long as signs of infection or particular threat of infection of the wound area are present. If infection recurs the use of Vilowond® POVI Gauze dressing can be resumed and continued at any time.