IODO-VIT OINTMENT

Country: Israel

Language: English

Source: Ministry of Health

Active ingredient:

POVIDONE-IODINE

Available from:

VITAMED PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD

ATC code:

D08AG02

Pharmaceutical form:

OINTMENT

Composition:

POVIDONE-IODINE 10 %

Administration route:

DERMAL

Prescription type:

Not required

Manufactured by:

VITAMED LTD, ISRAEL

Therapeutic group:

POVIDONE-IODINE

Therapeutic area:

POVIDONE-IODINE

Therapeutic indications:

Disinfection of wounds, scratches, minor burns and skin infections.

Authorization date:

2014-11-30

Patient Information leaflet

Spots on the body or on cotton fabric can be cleaned by rinsing
with water.
PLEASE NOTE:
DO NOT SWALLOW! THIS MEDICINE IS INTENDED FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
IF YOU HAVE ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED THIS MEDICINE, OR IF A CHILD HAS
SWALLOWED THIS MEDICINE, go to a hospital ER immediately and bring
the medicine package with you.
Do not take medicine in the dark! Check the label and the dose each
time you take medicine. Wear glasses if you need them. If you have
additional questions regarding the use of this medicine, consult a
doctor or pharmacist.
4. SIDE EFFECTS
Like every medicine, the use of Iodo-Vit ointment, in addition to its
desired activity, may cause side effects in some users. Do not be
alarmed while reading the list of side effects. You may not experience
any of them.
REFER TO A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF:
• If you develop a rash, inflammation and/or local irritation, stop
treatment and refer to a doctor.
• If you experience any side effect that is not mentioned in this
leaflet,
or if you experience a change in your general feeling, consult a
doctor immediately.
5. HOW SHOULD THIS MEDICINE BE STORED?
PREVENT POISONING! This medicine, and every other medicine, should
be stored in a closed place out of the reach of children and/or
infants
in order to prevent poisoning.
Do not induce vomiting without explicit instruction from a doctor!
• STORE IN A DARK PLACE WITH A TEMPERATURE OF UNDER 25˚C.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date (Exp. date) on the
packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Even if stored under the recommended packaging and storage
conditions, medicines can be stored for only a limited period of
time. In case of doubt, consult the pharmacist who supplied this
medicine to you.
• Store in the original package. Do not store different medicines in
the same package.
• Can be used for up to 6 months after opening the package for the
first
time, but not later than the expiry date on the packaging.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
IN ADDITION TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS,