Iodine 10%

Wound and ulcer cleansing, Superficial wounds

Solution: Apply the full strength as often as required as a paint or wet soak. For minor wounds and infection apply directly to the affected area. The site may be covered with gauze or adhesive bandage. Ointment: Apply ointment directly to the affected area after being cleaned and dried. May be covered with a dressing or bandage.

Avoid regular use in patients with thyroid disorders or those receiving lithium therapy and who shows hypersensitivity to Iodine.

Children. Adult >45 yr. Topical applications should not be covered with occlusive dressings. Nodular goitre. Renal impairment. Hypocomplemetemic vasculitis. TB (potassium iodide). Pregnancy and lactation.

Not Classi Pregnancy Category: Not studied Lactation: Enters breast milk; use caution

Additive or synergistic hypothyroid effect with lithium salts, antithyroid agents. Additive hyperkalaemia with combined use of potassium iodide and potassium-containing drugs or potassium-sparing diuretics.

Idiosyncratic mucosal irritation and hypersensitivity reactions rarely, may interfere with thyroid-function tests.

Topical iodine acts as a local irritant and as a germicide active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, fungi, trichomonas, cysts, viruses and some spores.