povidone-iodine Powder is for external use only. Do not swallow it; in case of accidental swallowing, please seek medical help immediately. Do not use povidone-iodine Powder, if you are allergic to povidone-iodine. Povidone Iodine may permanently discolour the gold jewellery; hence remove all kinds of jewellery while using it. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any other thyroid diseases, including swelling (nodular colloid goitre, endemic goitre or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), liver, and kidney problems, before starting povidone-iodine Powder. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. povidone-iodine Powder should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a lactating mother before using povidone-iodine