Inadine

Indications

Management and prevention of infection in ulcers, minor burns and minor traumatic skin injuries

Contraindications

Should not be used where there is a known iodine hypersensitivity; before and after the use of radio-iodine (until permanent healing); if the patient is being treated for kidney problems, is pregnant or breastfeeding; in cases of Duhring’s herpetiform dermatitis (a rare skin disease). Must be used under medical supervision: in patients with any thyroid diseases; in newborn babies and infants up to the age of 6 months as povidone-iodine may be absorbed through unbroken skin; when treating deep ulcerative wounds, burns or large injuries.

Price

5×5cm, £0.34; 9.5×9.5cm, £0.51

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