Land: Storbritannien
Språk: engelska
Källa: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Potassium iodide; Purified water; Ethanol 90%
Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd
D08AG03
Potassium iodide; Purified water; Ethanol 90%
25mg/1ml ; ;
Cutaneous solution
Cutaneous
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 13110400
IODINE TINCTURE (iodine, potassium iodide) IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT IODINE TINCTURE • This medicine is an antiseptic for use on minor wounds. • It can be used on adults and children. DO NOT USE…. • On newborn infants. • On large open wounds. • Highly flammable. Keep away from naked flames, lit cigarettes and some devices (e.g. hairdryers). NOW READ THE REST OF THE LEAFLET BEFORE YOU USE THIS MEDICINE. IT INCLUDES OTHER INFORMATION WHICH MIGHT BE ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR YOU. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • Ask your pharmacist if you need any more information or advice. • If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. 1. WHAT THE MEDICINE IS FOR Iodine Tincture contains iodine which is an antiseptic. It is for use on minor wounds, cuts and scrapes. 2. BEFORE YOU USE THIS MEDICINE DO NOT USE THE MEDICINE IF YOU OR YOUR CHILD HAVE…. • An ALLERGY to any of the ingredients listed in section 6. • A thyroid problem. • Lithium therapy for manic depression. • Or on newborn infants. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST IF YOU OR YOUR CHILD ARE HAVING…. • Tests on the thyroid as Iodine Tincture may interfere with the results. PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING…. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Iodine Tincture should not be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless the doctor has told you to do so. THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS 85.4% V/V ALCOHOL (ETHANOL) IN EACH APPLICATION It may cause burning sensation on damaged skin. 3. HOW TO USE THIS MEDICINE Apply it to the skin. • Do not use for long periods. • Do not use on large open wounds. • Do not cover with a dressing after use. ADULTS, THE ELDERLY AND CHILDREN i • Apply to the affected area using cotton wool as required. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. IF YOU SWALLOW SOME If you accidentally swallow some see a doctor straight away. Take the pack wit Läs hela dokumentet
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Alcoholic Iodine Solution BP Iodine Tincture BP 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Iodine 2.5% w/v, Potassium Iodide 2.5% w/v Excipients of known effect Ethanol 85.4% v/v For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Cutaneous solution. Adark brown, clear, mobile liquid. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS As an antiseptic for use on minor wounds, cuts and abrasions. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION For cutaneous use. The product is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly. Apply to the affected part with cotton wool or a small brush. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Contraindicated for patients hypersensitive to iodine or iodides. Contradicted for use in newborn infants. Contradicted in patients with thyroid disorders or those receiving lithium therapy. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Avoid prolonged use. For external use only. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Solutions of iodine applied to the skin should not be covered with occlusive dressings, (otc packs to state the shortened warning, “DO NOT COVER”). Do not use on large, open wounds. Highly flammable. Instruct patients to keep away from naked flames, lit cigarettes and some devices (e.g. hairdryers). Ingredients with known effects This medicine contains 85.4% v/v alcohol (ethanol) in each application. It may cause burning sensation on damaged skin. 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION Administration of this product may interfere with tests of thyroid function. 4.6 PREGNANCY AND LACTATION Use with caution during pregnancy and lactation. Iodides cross the placenta and are excreted in breast milk. 4.7 EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES None or negligible influence. 4.8 UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS May cause allergic reactions, including urticaria, angioedema, cutaneous haemorrhage or purpuras, fever, arthralgia, lymphadenopathy and eosinophilia. REPORTIN Läs hela dokumentet