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Hello pharmacist,
I am 34 weeks pregnant, my nails are broken, I use 10% Povidone alcohol to disinfect, then I am afraid of affecting the fetus, so I wash it under the tap. So the doctor asked me, is it dangerous for pregnant women to use Povidone alcohol as an antiseptic? Thank you pharmacist.
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Answered by Pharmacist Cao Thanh Tu - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is it dangerous for pregnant women to use Povidone alcohol as an antiseptic? ”, the pharmacist would like to answer as follows:
Because the amount of Povidone alcohol you use to treat nail wounds is small and only used for a short time, there is a risk that the iodine contained in the drug ingredient can be absorbed through the skin and affect the skin. The effect on the fetus is insignificant. So you can rest assured that your baby will not be affected.
If you still have questions about pregnant women using Povidone alcohol as an antiseptic, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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