Inadine
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Inadine is an iodine-containing non-sticky surgical dressing consisting of a knitted viscose fabric with a polyethylene glycol base that contains and slowly releases the antiseptic povidone-iodine (PVP-1). It is applied to superficial wounds.[1][2]
It is a widely available dressing produced by Systagenix.[3]
Inadine is an iodine-containing non-sticky surgical dressing consisting of a knitted viscose fabric with a polyethylene glycol base that contains and slowly releases the antiseptic povidone-iodine (PVP-1).[1][2] It is a topical wound dressing and is considered suitable for superficial wounds.[1][3] The rate of release of iodine is dependent on the amount of moisture from the wound.[2]
The dressing is thin, and comes sandwiched between backing papers, from which it is peeled.[4] Once applied directly to a recently cleaned wound it has the ability to absorb some moisture or blood from the wound.[4] As the iodine is used up, the dressing loses colour and becomes white.[5]
It is typically held in place using gauze and then bandage material.[6] The polyethylene glycol provides a moist environment allowing the iodine to reach the wound.[4]
After a few days the dressing has a tendency to dry out, and must be changed often. Left on too long, it can engage with wound tissue and wound secretions when drier, and be more difficult to remove.[4] This tendency to adhere to wounds is usually resolved by soaking the wound for a few minutes with normal saline.[3]
Inadine is inexpensive, well tolerated and is a widely available dressing produced by Systagenix.[2][3]