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Yacadine 5% Lotion


Product introduction

Yacadine 5% Lotion is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent. It is used for the treatment and prevention of infections in wounds and cuts. It kills the harmful microbes and controls their growth, thereby preventing infections in the affected area.

Yacadine 5% Lotion is used to preserve the medicinal products

Uses of Yacadine Lotion

  • Treatment and prevention of Wound infection

Benefits of Yacadine Lotion

In Treatment and prevention of Wound infection

Yacadine 5% Lotion is a versatile antiseptic that is used for the treatment and prevention of infection. Yacadine 5% Lotion kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes, thereby preventing abrasions, cuts, and wounds, or any break in the skin from getting infected. The antiseptic effect is caused due to the slow release of iodine. Keep the affected area clean and use the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Yacadine Lotion

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 Yacadine

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Generalized itching
  • Lung inflammation
  • Cushing syndrome
  • Delirium (acute confusional state)
  • Reduced emotions

How to use Yacadine Lotion

This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.

How Yacadine Lotion works

Yacadine 5% Lotion is an antiseptic applied on skin, which is infected or is likely to get infected. It works by slowly releasing iodine which kills or prevents the growth of infectious microorganisms.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Yacadine 5% Lotion 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Yacadine 5% Lotion is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

  • Yacadine 5% Lotion is an antiseptic that helps treat and prevent infections.
  • Apply a small amount to the affected area after cleaning it properly.
  • Avoid contact with eyes and nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
  • Do not use it on burnt, broken or inflamed skin.
  • Yacadine 5% Lotion is an antiseptic that helps treat and prevent infections.
  • Apply a small amount to the affected area after cleaning it properly.
  • Avoid contact with eyes and nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
  • Do not use it on burnt, broken or inflamed skin.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Iodinated polyvinyl polymer
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Action Class
Antiseptics and disinfectants

Patient concerns

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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 Gupta
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
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FAQs

Q. Can I put Yacadine 5% Lotion on an open wound?

Yacadine 5% Lotion can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers, small burns or cuts, and other minor injuries. However, take special care if you are applying Yacadine 5% Lotion on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.

Q. Will Yacadine 5% Lotion solution stain my skin or clothes?

Yacadine 5% Lotion has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however, permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.

Q. Where can Yacadine 5% Lotion be used?

Yacadine 5% Lotion is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts, small areas of burn, ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.

Q. How should Yacadine 5% Lotion solution be applied to an injury?

Clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the medicine to it. You can then cover it with a sterile bandage. You can apply this medicine 1 to 3 times daily. However, do not use it for longer than 1 week.

Q. Can Yacadine 5% Lotion affect thyroid function?

Using Yacadine 5% Lotion over a large area or for a long time may sometimes cause problems with your thyroid. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction include weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, lack of energy, and weight gain. If you notice such symptoms, contact your doctor who may advise you to stop using Yacadine 5% Lotion.

Q. Can I put Yacadine 5% Lotion on an open wound?

Yacadine 5% Lotion can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers, small burns or cuts, and other minor injuries. However, take special care if you are applying Yacadine 5% Lotion on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.

Q. Will Yacadine 5% Lotion solution stain my skin or clothes?

Yacadine 5% Lotion has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however, permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.

Q. Where can Yacadine 5% Lotion be used?

Yacadine 5% Lotion is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts, small areas of burn, ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.

Q. How should Yacadine 5% Lotion solution be applied to an injury?

Clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the medicine to it. You can then cover it with a sterile bandage. You can apply this medicine 1 to 3 times daily. However, do not use it for longer than 1 week.

Q. Can Yacadine 5% Lotion affect thyroid function?

Using Yacadine 5% Lotion over a large area or for a long time may sometimes cause problems with your thyroid. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction include weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, lack of energy, and weight gain. If you notice such symptoms, contact your doctor who may advise you to stop using Yacadine 5% Lotion.

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Marketer details

Name: Yacca Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 11th km stone,, nh 73, bhagwanpur, uttarakhand 247667
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Yacadine 5% Lotion. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

In case of any issues, contact us

Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

MRP
170
Inclusive of all taxes
500.0 ml in 1 bottle
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