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Potassium Permanganate Concentrate (tablets for cutaneous solution) - Wound management

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets for cutaneous solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

DO NOT add to repeat prescription and ensure patient/carer is aware of need  to dilute before use and harmful if swallowed.
Use in Primary Care - only on recommendation from dermatology or tissue viability nurse.

For EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Potassium permanganate is routinely used in the NHS as a dilute solution to treat weeping and blistering skin conditions, such as acute weeping/ infected eczema and leg ulcers.
Supplied in concentrated forms, either as a ‘tablet’ or a solution, it requires dilution before it is used as a soak or in the bath. These concentrated forms resemble an oral tablet or juice drink and if ingested are highly toxic.
If potassium permanganate is to be used in a patient’s home, a risk assessment must be undertaken before prescribing
The form below has been agreed by MSC and can be used for the risk assessment for patients.

Documentation

Safety Information
Potassium Permanganate Risk-Assessment - V2 Sept 24

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Potassium Permanganate Concentrate (tablets for cutaneous solution)
Indication :
Wound management
Group Name :
Keywords :
potassium solution, potassium baths, potassium wet dressings, potassium soak, skin cleansing
Brand Names Include :
Permitabs, EN-Potab
Important Information :

For EXTERNAL USE only.

Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Wound management
Supporting Documents :
1

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (1)

14 Sep 22 - Surrey Heartlands Medicines Safety Committee (MSC)

For EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Potassium permanganate is routinely used in the NHS as a dilute solution to treat weeping and blistering skin conditions, such as acute weeping/ infected eczema and leg ulcers.
Supplied in concentrated forms, either as a ‘tablet’ or a solution, it requires dilution before it is used as a soak or in the bath. These concentrated forms resemble an oral tablet or juice drink and if ingested are highly toxic.
If potassium permanganate is to be used in a patient’s home, a risk assessment must be undertaken before prescribing
The form below has been agreed by MSC and can be used for the risk assessment for patients.