Iodine, alcohol 5% 25 ml

An antiseptic agent.

The main active ingredient is molecular iodine which has antiseptic properties.

Iodine has a resorptive effect when applied to extensive skin surfaces: it affects thyroid function.

The local action is due to the ability of elemental iodine, to precipitate tissue proteins.

The preparation that detaches elemental iodine has a much less pronounced irritating effect.

The effect of the drug on metabolism is manifested by increased dissimilation processes.

Indications

Inflammatory and infectious skin diseases, abrasions, cuts, microtraumas, wounds;

myositis, neuralgia, inflammatory infiltrates;

disinfection of the surgical field (pre- and postoperative treatment of the surgical field, injections, punctures, catheterization), wound edges, and surgeon’s hands.

Pharmacological effect

Antiseptic.

The main active ingredient is molecular iodine, which has antiseptic properties.

When applied to large areas of the skin, iodine has a resorptive effect: it affects the functions of the thyroid gland.

The local effect is due to the ability of elemental iodine to precipitate tissue proteins.

A drug that removes elemental iodine has a much less pronounced irritant effect.

The effect of the drug on metabolism is manifested by increased dissimilation processes.

Special instructions

Light and 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.

Contact with eyes should be avoided.

Active ingredient

Iodine, (Potassium iodide, Ethanol)

Composition

Iodine – 5 g;

potassium iodide – 2 g;

purified water,

ethyl alcohol 95% (ethanol) – until a solution of 100 ml is obtained.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, thyrotoxicosis, dermatitis herpetiformis.

Side Effects

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

Interaction

Pharmaceutically incompatible with essential oils, ammonia solutions, white sedimentary mercury (an explosive mixture is formed).

Overdose

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

Manufacturer

Hippocrates, Russia