Smith+Nephew Iodosorb Cadexomer Iodine Ointment

Description

Variation: Also available in SKU/Quantity 66001298/10g tube, 66001297/20g tube

Description: Iodosorb ointment is a sterile formulation of cadexomer iodine. When applied to the wound, iodosorb cadexomer iodine ointment cleans it by absorbing fluids, removing exudate, pus, and debris and forming a gel over the wound surface. As the ointment swells, iodine is released, killing bacteria in the wound. Iodosorb Ointment Features:

• Effectively removes pus and debris
• Helps promote a clean wound-healing environment
• The Iodosorb gel formed over the wound helps to facilitate moist healing
• Accelerated healing rates can lead to earlier patient discharges
• Non-adherent to wounds, reducing trauma at dressing changes, and protecting delicate epithelium.
• Cadexomer iodine absorbs 6 to 8 times its own weight in fluid, limiting the number of dressing changes required.
• Helps reduce the odour associated with heavily contaminated wounds.

Iodosorb Ointment Specification:

• Iodosorb ointment 10g contains 50% cadexomer iodine and 50% ointment base.
• Iodosorb changes colour from brown to yellow when the dressing requires changing.

Iodosorb Gel Contra Indication:

• Should not be used in patients with known or suspected iodine sensitivity, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or prior history of Graves’ Disease, or in the case of non-toxic nodular goitre.
• Patients with a past history of any thyroid disorder are more susceptible to alterations in thyroid metabolism with chronic Iodosorb therapy.
• Iodine may be absorbed systemically, especially when large wounds are treated.
• In endemic goitre, there have been isolated reports of hyperthyroidism associated with Iodosorb.
• Iodine may potentially interact with lithium, sulphafurazoles, and sulphonylureas therefore, administration is not recommended.
• Should not be used by pregnant or lactating women.
• Adherent crust may form when the dressing is changed with significant frequency.
• Use Iodosorb Powder for very moist wounds.

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