Iodine solution 5% 20 ml.

Description

Iodine solution Composition

active substance: iodine;

100 ml of solution contains iodine 5 g

excipients: potassium iodide, ethanol 96%, purified water.

Dosage form

Solution for external use, alcohol.

Basic physical and chemical properties: red-brown liquid, transparent in a thin layer, with a characteristic odor.

Iodine solution Pharmacological group

Antiseptic and disinfectants. ATX code D08A G03.

Iodine solution Pharmacological properties

The drug contains elemental iodine, which is characterized by antimicrobial, local irritating and distracting effects. When applied to the skin and mucous membranes, the drug causes an irritating effect and can cause reflex changes in the activity of the body. Penetrating, iodine actively affects the metabolism, enhances the processes of dissimilation.

Clinical characteristics

Indications

It is used externally as an antiseptic, irritating agent for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucous membranes, for treating the operating field, for preventing infection of small damage to the integrity of the skin, for reducing inflammatory processes in myositis, neuralgia (has a distracting effect).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to iodine. Also, the drug is contraindicated in diabetic, trophic ulcers.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions.

With simultaneous use with preparations for external use containing organic compounds, denaturation of protein components may be observed.

Incompatible with essential oils, ammonia solution, brilliant green. Incompatible with disinfectants containing mercury enzymes, alkalis, reducing agents.

With the simultaneous use of any other medicines, you should inform your doctor.

Features of the application.

Care should be taken when applying iodine to mucous membranes, since the alcohol contained in the preparation can cause burns and severe irritation. Do not allow the drug to come into contact with the eyes. You should be especially careful when using iodine in patients with light hair.

Should not be applied to large areas of skin due to the possible development of a burn.

Do not violate the rules for the use of the drug, it can damage your health.

Application during pregnancy or lactation.

It is not recommended to use the drug during pregnancy and lactation due to the risk of developing thyroid dysfunction in the fetus / child.

The ability to influence the reaction rate when driving or operating other mechanisms.

Does not affect.