1- Antimicrobial:

• Due to the presence of iodine, Cure-Aid® Dressing Strip POVI has a strong antimicrobial activity, so it’s ideal for protecting the wound, even if infected.
• PVP-Iodine is not resisted nor tolerated by most of microorganisms.

2- Safe:

Unlike other iodine impregnated gauze dressings available in the market, Cure-Aid® Dressing Strip POVI is non-cytotoxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing, The product is specifically designed to allow controlled amounts of iodine to reach the wound bed to prevent cytotoxicity.

3- Absorbent:

Cure-Aid® Dressing Strip POVI has advantage over non adherent iodine impregnated gauze in the market that it does not require secondary absorbent dressing because it contains absorbent felt laminated to the iodine containing layer.

4- Non adherent:

The presence of the PEG based ointment together with PE net as a wound contact layer renders the dressing non adherent, so it can be easily removed without pain or trauma.

1. Do not use PVP-Iodine containing Wound Dressings on patient with known sensitivity to iodine or one of the other components.
2. Before and after the use of radio-iodine.
3. If you are being treated for kidney problems.
4. In pregnant and breast feeding women.