Can Iodosorb be used on cuts?

Indications. IODOSORB Gel – For use in treating wet ulcers and wounds such as venous stasis ulcers, pressure sores, diabetic foot ulcers, and infected traumatic and surgical wounds.

When do you apply Iodosorb to a wound?

IODOSORB* Cadexomer Iodine Gel is indicated for use in cleaning wet ulcers and wounds such as venous ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers and infected traumatic and surgical wounds.

What is Cadexomer iodine ointment used for?

Cadexomer iodine is an over-the-counter (OTC) product used for cleaning wet ulcers and wounds and as an antiseptic for minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.

Can you put iodine on broken skin?

Povidone iodine is an effective antiseptic that does not impede wound healing. Povidone iodine is bactericidal against Gram-positive and -negative organisms. No acquired bacterial resistance or cross-resistance has been reported for iodine. Povidone iodine aids healing in a range of acute and chronic wounds.

How often does Iodosorb need to be changed?

1. Iodosorb ointment should be changed three times a week or when it becomes saturated and loses all of its colour. 2. If necessary soak the dressing for a few minutes, then remove.

How do you use Iodosorb ointment?

Applying Iodosorb Ointment

1. Thoroughly clean the wound and surrounding area with a gentle stream of sterile water or saline.
2. Apply Iodosorb ointment directly to a dry, sterile non-adherent gauze, ensuring sufficient ointment to cover all parts of the wound.
3. Position prepared dressing onto the wound.

Can you put iodine on an infected wound?

Cadexomer iodine is useful when treating infected wounds with moderate amounts of exudate and sloughy wounds. Its ability to release iodine slowly means that it is recommended for use on chronic wounds where less frequent dressing changes are required.

What are the side effects of Iodosorb?

Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Is iodine good for healing wounds?

Iodine is a highly effective topical antimicrobial that has been used clinically in the treatment of wounds for more than 170 years. It has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity with efficacy against bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses and can be used to treat both acute and chronic wounds1.

Does iodine make wounds heal faster?

Burn wounds (three trials): Three trials showed significantly faster wound healing times with iodine-containing solutions compared with control treatments. Adverse event rates did not differ between iodine treatments and chlorhexidine-impregnated gauzes or silver sulfadiazine.

How does cadexomer iodine ointment work?

Cadexomer Iodine Ointment. Iodosorb* ointment is a sterile formulation of cadexomer iodine. When applied to the wound, Iodosorb 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.

What is Iodosorb ointment?

IODOSORB Ointment is a sterile formulation of cadexomer iodine. When applied to the wound, it cleans it by absorbing fluids, removing pus and debris and forming a moist gel over the wound surface. As IODOSORB swells in situ the active iodine is released, killing resident micro-organisms in the wound site and changing colour.

Is Iodosorb safe to use on wounds?

IODOSORB* contains 0.9% weight per weight iodine and should not be used in patients with known or suspected iodine sensitivity. IODOSORB* Cadexomer Iodine Gel is indicated for use in cleaning wet ulcers and wounds such as venous ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and infected traumatic and surgical wounds.

What is iodine absorbent ointment used for?

Iodosorb* Ointment. Iodosorb * ointment is a sterile formulation of cadexomer iodine. When applied to the wound, Iodosorb 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.