Lugol's solution with glycerin

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

Composition:

Active substances: iodine, potassium iodide;

1 g of solution contains 10 mg iodine, 20 mg potassium iodide;

Excipients: purified water, glycerol.

Pharmaceutical form. Oro-mucosal solution.

Main physicochemical characteristics: transparent, syrupy, reddish-brown liquid with an odor of iodine.

Pharmacotherapeutic group. Preparations used in throat diseases. Antiseptics. ATC code R02A A20.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics. Lugol's solution with glycerin exerts a bactericidal effect due to the presence of free iodine. The medicinal product has antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including streptococci, staphylococci, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, and Proteus vulgaris.

Pharmacokinetics. Not studied.

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 diagnostics or therapy (2 weeks before and after the procedure or treatment).

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.

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

Special precautions for use.

The medicinal product is not intended for oral administration. Do not inhale and/or swallow the product. Avoid contact of the product with eyes. Use with caution in laryngitis due to the possibility of laryngospasm; in tuberculosis, hemorrhagic diatheses.

Do not violate the instructions for use of the medicinal product – this may harm your health.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The product is contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

Does not affect.

Method of Administration and Dosage.

For external use only!

Moisten the affected mucous membranes of the pharynx and larynx with a swab soaked in the medication, 3−4 times daily.

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

Children.

Not recommended for children under 5 years of age.

Overdose.

Iodism may occur (rhinitis, urticaria, Quincke's edema, lacrimation, salivation, skin rashes, muscle weakness, lethargy).

Treatment. Immediate discontinuation of the drug and symptomatic therapy.

Adverse reactions.

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 a light-protected place at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging.

25 g in bottles, in a cardboard box or without a box.

Availability category. Over-the-counter.

Manufacturer/Applicant.

LLC "Ternopharm".

Manufacturer's address and location of business activity / Applicant's address.

LLC "Ternopharm".

46010, Ternopil, Fabrychna St., 4, Ukraine.

Tel./fax: (0352) 521-444, www.ternopharm.com.ua