Iodine

INSTRUCTIONS
for medical use of medicinal product

IODINE

Composition:

active ingredient: iodine;

100 ml of solution contains 5 g of iodine;

excipients: potassium iodide, ethanol 96%, purified water.

Pharmaceutical form. 5% alcoholic solution for external use.

Main physicochemical properties: red-brown liquid, clear in thin layer, with characteristic odor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Antiseptics and disinfectants. ATC code D08AG03.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics.

The product contains elemental iodine, which has antimicrobial, local irritant, and counterirritant effects. When applied to the skin and mucous membranes, the product causes an irritant effect and may induce reflex changes in body functions. Penetrating into tissues, iodine actively influences metabolism and enhances dissimilation processes.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Used externally as an antiseptic and irritant agent in infectious-inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucous membranes, for surgical site preparation, for prevention of infection in minor skin injuries, and for reduction of inflammatory processes in myositis and neuralgia (exerts a counterirritant effect).

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to iodine. The product is also contraindicated in diabetic and trophic ulcers.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.

When used simultaneously with topical agents containing organic compounds, denaturation of protein components may occur.

Incompatible with essential oils, ammonia solution, and brilliant green.

Incompatible with disinfectants containing mercury compounds, alkalis, and reducing agents.

When using any other medicinal products concurrently, inform your doctor.

Special precautions.

Caution should be exercised when applying iodine to mucous membranes, as the alcohol contained in the preparation may cause burns and severe irritation.

Avoid contact of the preparation with eyes. Particular caution is required when using iodine in patients with light hair.

Should not be applied to large skin areas due to the risk of burns.

Instructions for use of the medicinal product must not be violated, as this may harm health.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The use of the preparation during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended due to the possible risk of thyroid dysfunction in the fetus/child.

Ability to influence reaction rate when driving or operating machinery.

No effect.

Method of administration and dosage.

For external use, a cotton swab is moistened with iodine and used to treat affected skin areas.

Children.

Do not use in newborns due to the possible risk of thyroid dysfunction and skin lesions.

Overdose.

In case of overdose, symptoms of iodism may occur (rhinitis, urticaria, Quincke's edema, lacrimation, salivation, acneiform skin eruptions), as well as skin burns and irritation.

Treatment is symptomatic.

Adverse reactions.

Possible occurrence of rhinitis, urticaria, Quincke's edema, salivation and lacrimation, skin rashes, and contact dermatitis.

If any adverse effects occur, consult a physician!

Shelf life.

2 years.

The preparation must not be used after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Storage conditions.

Store in the original packaging, in a place inaccessible to children, at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Packaging.

20 ml, 100 ml in bottles; 1 L in cans.

Category of sale.

Over-the-counter.

Manufacturer.

PP "Kilaff".

Manufacturer's address and place of business.

Ukraine, 40035, Sumy region, city of Sumy, Kharkivska Street, 6.