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Pottasium permanganate powder for pilied
My doctor told me to use Pottasium permanganate powder on hot water and sit on it for few minutes for my piles problem.
But I am not able to find this powder in Pharmacy.
I find a 10 gm packet from agarwall brand which is written "not for medicine use". I can't use it.
Can you please suggest which pottasium permangate powder I can use that is for medicine use ?
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Please ask your Doctor who prescribed KMnO4 sitz bath. It is an old medicine which is rarely used these days.
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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You can use just hot water or water with pinch of salt or povidone solution.
Avoid constipation by diet, medicines and regular exercise. That will help in checking progress of piles.
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Betadine solution 5 ml to add in hot to warm water. N sit in it 7 to 10 min.
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Do not use “not for medicinal use” powder.
Use medical-grade potassium permanganate (KMnO₄) only—very dilute (light pink).
If not available, do warm water sitz bath alone. Consult a doctor if needed.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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For a sitz bath, you must look for Potassium Permanganate I.P.
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If you still cannot find it, you can use plain lukewarm water or Epsom salt
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brand you found is for industrial use, which may contain impurities that can irritate skin
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No problem… just add 1 table spoon of salt in luke warm water and sit… itself alternative of potassium permanganate
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U can use betadine solution fir sitz bath 5 ml in 1/2 bucket of warm water
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Dr. Jiyas A F
Family Physician
11 yrs exp
Kottayam
A sitz bath is one of the simplest and most effective home remedies for relieving discomfort from hemorrhoids (piles). It helps reduce pain, itching, and swelling in the anal area.
A sitz bath involves soaking the buttocks and hips in warm water for therapeutic relief
How to Do a Sitz Bath
Using a Sitz Bath Basin
You can buy a small plastic basin that fits over a toilet seat.
Fill it with warm water and sit on it the same way.
Add a pinch of salt,Baking soda,antiseptic solutions
This Reduces swelling and irritation
Improves blood flow (promotes healing)
Relieves pain and itching over anal region
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Dr. Dinesh Mehta
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Jaipur
Just use normal Luke warm water if not found KMnO4.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Use pinch of salt
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