Permitabs

How does it work?

Potassium permanganate is a mild antiseptic. It is used to clean and deodorise oozing, eczematous skin conditions and wounds. It is used in solution at a strength of 0.01% (one part in 10,000). Tablets (400mg) for dissolving in water are available. One tablet dissolved in six pints of water (3.4 litres) will produce a 0.01% solution.

What is it used for?

Cleansing and deodorising oozing eczematous skin conditions and wounds.

Warning!

This medicine may stain skin and fabric.

This preparation may stain baths and fabrics.

This medicine is not to be taken by mouth.

Use with caution in

Irritant to mucous membranes

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

There is no safety information available on the use of this medicine in human pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, it has been widely used for many years without ill consequence. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

There are no reported interactions with this preparation.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

Potassium Permanganate Solution

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