Bismuth subnitrate and Iodoform paste 30g sachets

Nazione: Regno Unito

Lingua: inglese

Fonte: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Principio attivo:

Iodoform; Bismuth subnitrate

Commercializzato da:

Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Codice ATC:

C05AX02

INN (Nome Internazionale):

Iodoform; Bismuth subnitrate

Dosaggio:

400mg/1gram ; 200mg/1gram

Forma farmaceutica:

Cutaneous paste

Via di somministrazione:

Cutaneous

Classe:

No Controlled Drug Status

Tipo di ricetta:

Valid as a prescribable product

Dettagli prodotto:

BNF: 12020300; GTIN: 5026468000296

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IN THIS LEAFLET:
1.
What Bismuth Subnitrate & Iodoform Paste for Gauze is and
what it is used for
2.
Before Bismuth Subnitrate & Iodoform Paste for Gauze is used
3.
How Bismuth Subnitrate & Iodoform Paste for Gauze is used
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Bismuth Subnitrate & Iodoform Paste for Gauze
6.
Further information
1.
WHAT BISMUTH SUBNITRATE & IODOFORM PASTE
FOR GAUZE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Bismuth Subnitrate is a substance that reduces blood flow from
an open blood vessel and has a drying or absorbent action.
Iodoform is an antiseptic (preventing infection) and anaesthetic.
Bismuth & Iodoform Paste for Gauze is an antiseptic paste used to
prevent infection and reduce bleeding. The paste is spread evenly
on a suitable length of ribbon gauze which is then used to pack
cavities after ear, nose and throat surgery or to reduce or stop a
severe nose bleed.
2.
BEFORE BISMUTH SUBNITRATE & IODOFORM PASTE
FOR GAUZE IS USED
BISMUTH & IODOFORM PASTE FOR GAUZE SHOULD NOT BE USED IF:
•
you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Bismuth Subnitrate or
Iodoform.
TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH BISMUTH SUBNITRATE & IODOFORM PASTE
FOR GAUZE IF:
•
you have an overactive thyroid gland.
•
you are pregnant.
If any of the above applies to you, please tell your doctor or nurse.
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING:
If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding your
doctor will decide whether Bismuth & Iodoform Paste for Gauze
should be used.
3.
HOW BISMUTH SUBNITRATE & IODOFORM PASTE FOR
GAUZE IS USED
AFTER EAR NOSE AND THROAT SURGICAL PROCEDURES:
Enough gauze should be evenly spread with the paste and
packed into the ear, nose or throat to protect the operation site
from germs and to reduce or stop bleeding. The gauze is left in
place until the wound has healed or the graft has taken. It is
recommended that the gauze is not placed over open wounds.
TO REDUCE OR STOP A SEVERE NOSE BLEED:
Enough gauze should be evenly spread with the paste and
packed into the nostril(s). The gauze can be removed the
following day or at a ti

Scheda tecnica

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BISMUTH SUBNITRATE & IODOFORM PASTE FOR GAUZE
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 02-Jan-2015 | Martindale
Pharma
1. Name of the medicinal product
Bismuth Subnitrate & Iodoform Paste For Gauze
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Iodoform BPC 1954
40%w/w
Bismuth subnitrate BPC 1973
20% w/w
3. Pharmaceutical form
A paste of composition Iodoform 40% w/w, Bismuth Subnitrate 20% w/w
and Paraffin Liquid 40% w/w.
presented in a labelled aluminium laminated pouch.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
The paste is spread evenly onto a suitable length of sterile ribbon
gauze. The impregnated gauze is then
used in the following:
ENT Surgical Procedures
As an antiseptic gauze used to prevent infection and thus assists
healing following ENT surgical
procedures.
It is not recommended that the gauze is placed into open wounds
Acute Epistaxis
To pack the nasal cavity in order to stop/reduce the flow of blood.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
The paste is evenly spread onto a suitable length of sterile gauze and
packed into the post surgical cavity
or the nose.
It is not recommended that the gauze is placed into open wounds.
4.3 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to iodoform, iodine or bismuth.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Use in caution with patients suffering from hyperthyroidism
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of
interaction
Not Known
4.6. Pregnancy and lactation
There is insufficient evidence of safety in pregnancy, therefore, as
with all drugs, it is not recommended
the product is used in pregnancy.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Not applicable
4.8 Undesirable effects
Hypersensitivity to iodine can result in an erythematous rash which
subsides on removal of the gauze.
Although rare, there are reports within the published literature of
the development of encephalopathy
associated with the application of BIPP, however none of the cases
reported have occurred following
ENT procedures.
4.9 Overdose
Severe iodine poison