Red potion and povidone-iodine used at the same time should be immediately rinsed with saline, if applied to the wound is larger, longer, may lead to wounds skin toxic reaction, to go to the hospital immediately to seek medical attention.
Red potion is also known as mercury bromide solution, its use with iodophor at the same time will have a chemical reaction to generate toxic substances resulting in skin damage, such as redness, swelling and pain in the skin, blisters, wounds pus, and in severe cases will cause poisoning.
If the red solution and iodophor are used at the same time in a small part of the wound, and the dosage of both is small, you can immediately rinse with saline, and then observe the local skin with or without redness, swelling and pain, blisters, wounds, pus and other toxic reactions. If there is no toxic reaction, there is no need to worry.
If red potion and iodine vapors are used at the same time on a larger part of the wound, and the dosage of both is large, immediately rinse with saline and go to the hospital for medical treatment immediately. Have the wound cleaned and treated by a medical professional and dress the wound.
In addition, avoid using both red potion and povidone-iodine at the same time. If you are not sure whether they can be used together, it is recommended that you visit a professional healthcare facility to make inquiries and use the medication under the guidance of a doctor before use.