Iodine

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Other
Burns
Leg Ulcer
Radiation Injuries
Staphylococcal Infections
Surgical Wound Infection

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Uses of Iodine

Updated: November 18, 2013

Iodine is used in the treatment of:

Burns
Leg Ulcer
Radiation Injuries
Staphylococcal Infections

Iodine is used in the prevention of:

Surgical Wound Infection

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Iodine Brand Names

Iodine may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Iodine Drug Class

Iodine is part of the drug class:

Iodine products

Iodine Interactions

This is not a complete list of Iodinedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Iodine and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Iodine falls into category D:

It has been shown that use of Iodine in pregnant women caused some babies to be born with problems. However, in some serious situations, the benefit of using this medication may be greater than the risk of harm to the baby.

Iodine Dosage

Take iodine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Iodine dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

the condition being treated
other medical conditions you have
other medications you are taking
how you respond to this medication
your weight
your height
your age
your gender

Iodine is available in the following doses:

Iodine Topical 0.9% Topical Gel
Iodine Topical 0.9% Topical Pad
Iodine Topical 2% Topical Liquid
Iodine Topical 2% Topical Tincture
Iodine Topical 5%-10% Topical Solution
Iodine Topical 7% Topical Tincture
Iodine Topical Compounding Powder
Iodine-potassium Iodide 5%-10% Oral And Topical Solution
Sodium Iodide 5%-10% Oral Liquid

Forms of Medication

Iodine is available in the following forms:

Oral Capsule
Oral Solution
Oral Tablet
Topical Gel
Topical Ointment
Topical Solution
Topical Spray