Lyugs

INSTRUCTION for medical use of the medicinal product LUGS (LUGS)

Composition:

active substance: iodine;

100 g of the preparation contains 1 g of iodine;

excipients: potassium iodide, glycerol, eucalyptus tincture (contains ethanol), purified water.

Pharmaceutical form. Topical solution.

Main physicochemical properties: reddish-brown liquid with the odor of iodine and eucalyptus.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Preparations used in throat diseases. Antiseptics.

ATC code R02A A20.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics.

The drug contains iodine, which exerts antimicrobial action against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including streptococci, staphylococci, and Escherichia coli. The mechanism of antimicrobial action involves protein denaturation due to interaction with N-groups of protein molecules.

Pharmacokinetics.

Iodine is primarily excreted from the body via the kidneys, partially through the gastrointestinal tract and sweat glands, and it penetrates into breast milk.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Inflammatory diseases of the throat and pharynx (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, angina, glossitis, aphthous stomatitis) – as part of complex therapy.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to iodine and other components of the drug. Hyperfunction of the thyroid gland, decompensated cardiac, renal, hepatic insufficiency, diagnostic procedures or therapy with radioactive iodine (within 2 weeks before and after the procedure or therapy).

Special precautions.

The drug is not intended for oral ingestion. Inhalation and/or swallowing of the drug must be avoided. Use with caution in laryngitis due to the risk of laryngospasm, in tuberculosis, hemorrhagic diatheses. Avoid contact with eyes.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.

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

Usage Notes.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Ability to affect reaction rate when driving or operating machinery.

Unknown.

Method of Administration and Dosage.

Turn the spray upright, press the cap 1-2 times to allow the solution to reach the spray nozzle and ensure proper spraying. After that, insert the spray applicator 2-3 cm into the oral cavity, close the mouth, hold breath, and press the cap twice so that one spray is administered to the right side and the other to the left side. After use, wash the removable part of the spray applicator with warm water. Administer the medication 1-2 times daily (with an interval of at least 6 hours) after meals. The duration of treatment depends on the severity and course of the disease, as well as on the nature of concomitant therapy.

Children.

Do not administer to children under 8 years of age.

Overdose.

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

Treatment. Immediate discontinuation of the medication and symptomatic therapy.

Adverse reactions.

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

Shelf life.

3 years.

Storage conditions.

Store at temperature not exceeding 25 °C in a place inaccessible to children.

Packaging.

20 ml in a container or in a bottle with a mechanical spray dispenser in a carton.

Availability classification.

Over-the-counter.

Manufacturer.

LLC "DKP "Pharmaceutical Factory".

Manufacturer's location and address of business activity.

4 Korolova St., Stanishivka village, Zhytomyr district, Zhytomyr region, 12430, Ukraine.