Inadine PVP-I Non-Adherent Dressing – 5cm x 5cm

Antimicrobial Wound Protection With Povidone-Iodine

Inadine is a sterile, low-adherent wound-contact dressing containing povidone-iodine (PVP-I). The 5cm x 5cm dressing is made from knitted viscose fabric impregnated with an ointment containing polyethylene glycol, purified water and 10% povidone-iodine.

The dressing is designed to provide the benefits of povidone-iodine at the wound surface while helping to minimise adherence. Inadine is indicated for the management of ulcerative wounds and may also be used to help prevent infection in minor burns, abrasions and traumatic skin-loss injuries.

Inadine is a wound-contact dressing rather than a highly absorbent dressing. Depending on the wound and the amount of wound fluid, an appropriate secondary dressing may also be required.

Key Benefits

• Contains povidone-iodine: Provides an antimicrobial wound-contact layer containing 10% PVP-I, equivalent to approximately 1% available iodine.
• Low-adherent: The knitted viscose construction is designed to sit against the wound while helping to minimise adherence.
• Colour-change indicator: The dressing’s characteristic orange-brown colour fades as the iodine is depleted, providing a useful visual indication during use.
• Sterile: Each dressing is individually packaged and sterile until opened.
• Compact size: The 5cm x 5cm format is suitable where a relatively small wound-contact dressing is required.
• Established wound-care product: Inadine is designed for wound management where the use of a povidone-iodine dressing is appropriate.

Which Pack Size Should I Choose?

Zoom Health offers Inadine 5cm x 5cm in several quantities:

• Pack of 5: A convenient smaller quantity where only a few dressings are required.
• Pack of 10: Useful when several dressing changes may be required.
• Box of 25: The standard full-box UK presentation for more regular or professional use.

Each Inadine dressing is individually packaged, allowing unused dressings to remain protected in their original sterile pouches.

What Is Inadine Used For?

Inadine is indicated for the management of ulcerative wounds and may also be used to help prevent infection in:

• Minor burns
• Abrasions
• Traumatic skin-loss injuries

Deep ulcerative wounds, significant burns and large injuries should be assessed by a healthcare professional before treatment with Inadine.

How Does Inadine Work?

Inadine contains povidone-iodine within its wound-contact dressing. Iodine is gradually released from the dressing at the wound surface.

A useful characteristic of Inadine is its visible colour change. The dressing starts with an orange-brown colour and becomes paler as the iodine is depleted. This provides a visual indication that the dressing may need to be changed.

How To Use Inadine

1. Clean the wound according to appropriate wound-care practice.
2. Open the individual sterile pouch and remove the Inadine dressing.
3. Remove the protective backing sheets.
4. Apply the dressing directly over the wound.
5. Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing where required.
6. Secure using a suitable fixation method.

Monitor the dressing during use. Its orange-brown colour becomes paler as the available iodine is depleted.

Do not use more than four Inadine dressings at the same time. Do not use for longer than one week without consulting a doctor.

Inadine Or Jelonet: Which Should I Choose?

Inadine and Jelonet are both low-adherent wound-contact dressings, but there is an important difference between them.

Inadine contains povidone-iodine and provides an antimicrobial wound-contact layer where the use of iodine is appropriate.

Jelonet is an unmedicated paraffin gauze dressing. It provides a low-adherent wound-contact layer without an antimicrobial active ingredient.

Because Inadine contains iodine, it has additional precautions and is not suitable for everyone. Jelonet may be more appropriate where an unmedicated paraffin wound-contact layer is required.

Inadine Or Melolin?

These products also perform different roles.

Inadine is primarily a low-adherent antimicrobial wound-contact dressing and has relatively low absorbency.

Melolin 5cm x 5cm is an absorbent low-adherent dressing pad without an antimicrobial active ingredient. It is designed to absorb wound fluid while providing a protective covering.

Where Inadine is used on a wound producing fluid, an appropriate secondary absorbent dressing may be required.

Important Safety Information

Inadine contains povidone-iodine and is not suitable for everyone.

• Do not use if you have a known allergy to povidone-iodine or iodine.
• Do not use more than four Inadine dressings at the same time.
• Do not use for longer than one week without consulting a doctor.
• Seek medical advice before using Inadine on deep ulcerative wounds, burns or large injuries.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek medical advice before using Inadine.

Because iodine can be absorbed into the body, professional medical advice may be appropriate where there are thyroid or kidney problems, where larger areas require treatment, or where prolonged treatment is being considered.

Product Information

Feature	Details
Brand	Inadine
Product Type	Povidone-Iodine Non-Adherent Wound Dressing
Dressing Size	5cm x 5cm
Active Ingredient	10% Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I)
Available Iodine	Approximately 1%
Dressing Material	Low-Adherent Knitted Viscose Fabric
Product Code	P01481
NHS Supply Chain Code	EKB501
Drug Tariff Code	037-1195
Sterile	Yes
Full Box Quantity	25 Dressings

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Inadine Used For?

Inadine is a povidone-iodine wound-contact dressing indicated for managing ulcerative wounds and may also be used to help prevent infection in minor burns, abrasions and traumatic skin-loss injuries.

Does Inadine Contain Iodine?

Yes. Inadine contains 10% povidone-iodine (PVP-I), equivalent to approximately 1% available iodine.

Why Does Inadine Change Colour?

Inadine starts with a characteristic orange-brown colour. As the iodine is depleted, the dressing becomes paler. This colour change provides a useful visual indication during use.

Is Inadine Absorbent?

Inadine has relatively low absorbency and is primarily a wound-contact dressing. An appropriate secondary absorbent dressing may be required where the wound is producing fluid.

Can I Use Inadine If I Am Allergic To Iodine?

No. Inadine should not be used by anyone with a known allergy to povidone-iodine or iodine.

How Long Can I Use Inadine?

Do not use Inadine for longer than one week without consulting a doctor. Professional medical advice should also be sought before treating deep ulcerative wounds, burns or large injuries.

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