Iodine, 5% 10 ml

An antiseptic agent. The main active ingredient is molecular iodine, which has antiseptic properties. When applied to large surfaces of the skin, iodine has a resorptive effect: it participates in the synthesis of thyroxine and triiodothyronine.

Ethanol slows down excretion of iodine and reduces its irritant effect on tissues.

It has a bactericidal effect on both Gram-positive and Gram-negative flora (most active on Streptococcus spp. and Escherichia coli) as well as on pathogenic fungi and yeast. Most strains of Staphylococcus spp. are resistant, but during long-term use of the drug in 80% of cases suppression of staphylococcal flora is observed. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is resistant.

Indications

Inflammatory and infectious skin diseases, abrasions, cuts, microtraumas, inflammatory infiltrates; treatment of wound edges and skin before injections, punctures, catheterization.

Pharmacological effect

Antiseptic. The main active ingredient is molecular iodine, which has antiseptic properties. When applied to large surfaces of the skin, iodine has a resorptive effect: it participates in the synthesis of thyroxine and triiodothyronine.

Ethanol slows down the excretion of iodine and reduces its irritating effect on tissue.

It has a bactericidal effect on both gram-positive and gram-negative flora (most active on Streptococcus spp. and Escherichia coli), as well as on pathogenic fungi and yeast. Most strains of Staphylococcus spp. are stable, however, with long-term use of the drug, suppression of staphylococcal flora is observed in 80% of cases. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is resistant.

Special instructions

Light and ambient and body temperatures above 40 °C accelerate the breakdown of active iodine.

The drug should have a dark brown color. Discoloration of the solution indicates the destruction of the complex with the transition of active iodine to iodide ion and a decrease in the effectiveness of the drug.

An alkaline or acidic environment, the presence of fat, pus, and blood weaken the antiseptic activity.

The use of the drug according to the instructions for medical use does not have a negative effect on the performance of hazardous activities that require special attention and quick reactions. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

Active ingredient

Iodine, (Potassium iodide, Ethanol)

Composition

Per 100 ml:

active substance: iodine – 5 g,

excipients:

potassium iodide – 2 g,

ethanol (in terms of anhydrous ethanol) – 40.58 g,

purified water – until a solution weighing 100 g is obtained.

Pregnancy

The use of the drug during pregnancy is not recommended. Use during breastfeeding is possible if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the child. You should consult your doctor.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to iodine.

For oral administration – pulmonary tuberculosis, nephritis, nephrosis, adenomas (including the thyroid gland), furunculosis, acne, chronic pyoderma, hemorrhagic diathesis, urticaria, pregnancy, children under 5 years of age.

Side Effects

Skin irritation, allergic reactions (itching), with prolonged use on large wound surfaces – iodism (rhinitis, urticaria, Quincke’s edema, increased salivation, lacrimation, acne).

Interaction

Pharmaceutically incompatible with essential oils, ammonia solutions, enzymes, reducing agents and alkalis, disinfectants containing mercury; with white sedimentary mercury (mercury amidochloride) an explosive mixture is formed.

Overdose

In case of overdose, iodism, irritation and skin burns are possible.

Treatment: symptomatic; Rinse off excess drug with clean running water.

Storage conditions

In a place protected from light, at a temperature not lower than 0 °C.

Shelf life

3 years

Manufacturer

Update of PFC JSC, Russia