Iodine Compounds

Topical iodine is used to prevent and treat infections that may occur in minor scrapes and cuts. It works by killing bacteria that can cause infections.

Topical iodine is used to prevent and treat infections that may occur in minor scrapes and cuts. It works by killing bacteria that can cause infections.

Iodine Compounds is contraindicated in conditions like Conception, Local sensitization.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: Rare Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of skin Symptoms of overdose (when swallowed) Abdominal or stomach pain diarrhea fever nausea not being able to pass urine thirst, severe vomiting Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Caution is necessary if preparations containing iodine or iodides are taken for prolong periods and such preparation should not be taken regularly during pregnancy except when iodine supplementation is required. Iodine should not be given to the nursing mother and caution is also required when given to the children. Patients over the age of 45 years or with nodular goiters are specially susceptible to hyperthyroidism. Solution of iodine applied to the skin should not be covered with occlusive dressing . It should be used with caution in patient with cardiac disease or renal (kidney) impairment.

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

10 % (10 (10)) As recommended. Topical — As required

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Tincture, Oint, Cream, Gargle, Dry Powder Sprays, Vag suppositories, Vag Gel Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.