Lugol's solution with glycerin

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT LUGOL'S SOLUTION WITH GLYCERINE

Composition:

Active substances: iodine, potassium iodide, glycerine;

1 g of the solution contains: iodine – 0.01 g, potassium iodide – 0.02 g, glycerine calculated to 100% – 0.83 g;

Excipients: purified water.

Pharmaceutical form. Solution for the oral cavity.

Main physico-chemical properties: transparent syrupy liquid of reddish-brown colour with an odour of iodine.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Preparations used for throat disorders. Antiseptics.

ATC code R02A A20.

Pharmacological properties.

The iodine solution with glycerin exerts a bactericidal effect due to the presence of free iodine. The preparation acts against microorganisms, including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, such as streptococci, staphylococci, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, and Proteus vulgaris.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Inflammatory diseases of the mucous membranes of the pharynx and larynx: laryngitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Severe liver and kidney diseases, pronounced hyperfunction of the thyroid gland, decompensated cardiac, renal or hepatic insufficiency; radioactive iodine studies or therapy (within 2 weeks before and after the study or therapy).

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interactions.

Do not use simultaneously with hydrogen peroxide solution and other antiseptic agents.

Special precautions for use.

The medication is not intended for oral administration. Do not inhale or swallow the medication. Avoid contact of the medication with eyes. Use with caution in laryngitis due to the risk of laryngospasm, as well as in tuberculosis and hemorrhagic diatheses.

Do not violate the recommended usage instructions for the medicinal product—this may harm your health.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The medication is contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

Has no effect.

Method of Administration and Dosage.

For external use only!

Moisten the affected mucous membranes of the pharynx and larynx with a swab moistened with the drug, 3–4 times daily.

The duration of treatment depends on the course and severity of the disease.

The patient should consult a physician if symptoms of the disease do not resolve during treatment or if adverse reactions not listed in the instructions for medical use of the drug occur.

Children.

Not recommended for children under 5 years of age.

Overdose.

Possible symptoms of iodism: rhinitis, urticaria, Quincke's edema, lacrimation, salivation, skin rashes, muscle weakness, lethargy.

Treatment. Immediate discontinuation of the drug and symptomatic therapy.

Side effects.

With prolonged use, symptoms of iodism may occur (rhinitis, urticaria, Quincke's edema, lacrimation, salivation, skin rashes, muscle weakness, lethargy).

Shelf life. 3 years.

Storage conditions.

Store in original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging. 25 g in bottles.

Supply category. Over-the-counter.

Manufacturer.

JSC "FITOPHARM".

Manufacturer's address and location.

2 Sybirtseva Street, Bakhmut, Donetsk region, 84500, Ukraine.

Applicant.

JSC "FITOPHARM".

Applicant's address.

12 Almatinska Street, Kyiv, 02092, Ukraine.