In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Hansson C. The effects of cadexomer iodine paste in the treatment of venous leg ulcers compared with hydrocolloid dressing and paraffin gauze dressing. Cadexomer Iodine Study Group. Int J Dermatol. 1998;37(5):390-396. Schultz G, Qingpin Y. Microbicidal Effedts of Three Daily Treatments of a Carboxymethylcellulose Silver Dressing or a Cadexomer Iodine on Mature Bactericidal Biofilms Grown on Pig Skin Explants. 2016; Florence. Lindsay G, Latta D, Lyons KGB. A study in general practice of the efficacy of cadexomer iodine in venous leg ulcers treated on alternate days. Acta Ther. 12, 141–148 (1986).

Smith + Nephew 2018.Antimicrobial activity of IODOSORB range against a broad spectrum of wound pathogens. Internal Report. 1801001. Wolcott RD, Rhoads DD, Bennett ME, et al. Chronic wounds and the medical biofilm paradigm. J Wound Care. 2010;19(2):45-53. Smith + Nephew 2018. Antimicrobial activity of IODOSORB range against a broad spectrum of wound pathogens. Internal Report. 1801001 Akiyama H, Oono T, Saito M, Iwatsuki K. Assessment of Cadexomer Iodine against Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm In vivo and In vitro Using Confocal Laset Scanning Microscopy. The Journal of Dermatology. 2004;31:529-534.Harcup JW, Saul PA. A study of the effect of cadexomer iodine in the treatment of venous leg ulcers. Br J Clin Pract. 1986;40(9):360-364. Iodosorb Ointment is contraindicated in Hashimoto's thyroiditis and in cases of nodular goitre.- Iodosorb Ointment should not be used in children under 12 years of age.

Malone M, Johani K, Jensen SO, et al. Effect of cadexomer iodine on the microbial load and diversity of chronic non-healing diabetic foot ulcers complicated by biofilm in vivo. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2017;72(7):2093-2101. Do not cover the wound to which you have applied topical iodine with a tight dressing or bandage since this may increase the chance of side effects. Dosing

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tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, This medicine can stain your skin and clothing. Alcohol may be used to remove iodine stain on the skin. Stains on clothing can be removed by washing and rinsing them in ammonia diluted with water. Stains on starched linens can be removed by washing them in soap and water. Side Effects of Iodosorb

Schultz G, Bjarnsholt T, James GA, et al. Consensus guidelines for the identification and treatment of biofilms in chronic nonhealing wounds. Wound Repair Regen. 2017;25(5):744-757. Smith + Nephew 2017. Review of Perstorp Pharma Absorption Capacity Quality Assurance Data for IODOSORB Powder. Internal Report. DS/17/363/R.Iodine is secreted into breast milk. Clinical experience of use in lactating women is limited. Iodosorb medicated ointment should therefore not be used in lactating women.