Lugol, spray 12.5mg/ml 50 ml

Tonsillitis, Angina, Pharyngitis, Colds, Sore throat, Laryngitis

Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat in adults and children.

Indications

Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and pharynx in adults and children.

Pharmacological effect

Lugol has pronounced antimicrobial properties.

Active ingredient

Iodine, [Potassium iodide, Glycerol]

Composition

Active ingredient:

iodine 12.5 mg;

Excipients:

potassium iodide,

glycerol

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.

Side Effects

The development of iodism phenomena is possible: runny nose, skin rashes like urticaria, salivation, lacrimation, contact dermatitis, erythema, dry skin, mild burning, itching, bronchospasm, nausea, vomiting, Quincke’s edema (in some patients due to the smell of the drug), redness at the site of application.

Interaction

Iodine is inactivated by sodium thiosulfate.

The iodine contained in the drug oxidizes metals, which can lead to damage to metal objects. Pharmaceutically incompatible with essential oils and ammonia solutions.

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

Overdose

Symptoms: irritate the upper respiratory tract (burn, laryngobronchospasm); if ingested – the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract, the development of hemolysis, hemoglobinuria; lethal dose – about 3 g (about 300 ml of the drug).

Treatment: gastric lavage with 0.5% sodium thiosulfate solution, sodium bicarbonate solution, 30% sodium thiosulfate is injected intravenously – up to 300 ml.

Storage conditions

In a place protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.

Shelf life

2 years

Manufacturer

Valentis, Lithuania