Iodophor generally refers to povidone iodine solution. The difference between mupirocin ointment and povidone iodine solution lies in efficacy, usage, contraindications, precautions, and adverse reactions.
1. Different efficacy: Mupirocin ointment can treat folliculitis, boils, eczema, ulcers, and other secondary skin infections caused by Gram-positive cocci infections. And povidone iodine solution is mainly used to disinfect mucous membrane wounds, small areas of skin disinfection, or part of the disinfection of fungal skin infections, small burns, septic dermatitis and so on.
2. Different methods of use: Mupirocin ointment can be applied to the affected area and then covered with a dressing or bandage. While the use of povidone iodine solution with a cotton swab dipped in a small amount, applied to the local disinfection.
3. Contraindications are different: mupirocin ointment components allergic to the drug treatment is prohibited. Povidone-iodine solution is contraindicated in pregnant women, lactating women, and those who are allergic to the ingredients of povidone-iodine solution.
4. Different precautions: Mupirocin ointment, povidone-iodine solution is a topical drug, can not be used for oral intake. If there is redness, swelling and burning sensation after using povidone-iodine solution, stop using the medicine in time and clean the affected area.
5. Adverse reactions are different: mupirocin ointment may appear itching, burning sensation, stinging sensation after use. Povidone-iodine solution, on the other hand, can cause transient irritation to the local mucous membrane after use, but the irritation can disappear on its own and does not require treatment.
It is recommended that the medication can be used under the guidance of a doctor, and should not be used for treatment without authorization.