Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
gel
- 0.9% iodine
ointment
- 4.7%
Cleaning Wet Ulcers and wounds
Spread in1/8-1/4 inch to dry sterile gauze; apply gauze on wound
No more than 50 g per application; no more than 150 g/week
Change 3 times/week or when color turns to yellow/gray
Antiseptic for Minor Cuts, Scrapes, Burns
Apply small amount to affected area qDay to q8hr
Safety & efficacy not established
Interactions
Interaction Checker
No Results
Contraindicated
Serious - Use Alternative
Significant - Monitor Closely
Minor
Contraindicated (0)
Serious - Use Alternative (0)
Monitor Closely (0)
Minor (12)
- amiloride
cadexomer iodine, amiloride. Mechanism: decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hyperkalemia.
- drospirenone
cadexomer iodine, drospirenone. Mechanism: decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hyperkalemia.
- iodine (radioactive)
cadexomer iodine, iodine (radioactive). Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypothyroid effects.
- iodoquinol
iodoquinol increases effects of cadexomer iodine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- lithium
cadexomer iodine, lithium. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypothyroid effects.
- methimazole
cadexomer iodine, methimazole. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypothyroid effects.
- potassium acid phosphate
cadexomer iodine increases levels of potassium acid phosphate by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hyperkalemia.
- potassium chloride
cadexomer iodine increases levels of potassium chloride by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hyperkalemia.
- potassium citrate
cadexomer iodine increases levels of potassium citrate by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hyperkalemia.
- propylthiouracil
cadexomer iodine, propylthiouracil. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Additive hypothyroid effects.
- spironolactone
cadexomer iodine, spironolactone. Mechanism: decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hyperkalemia.
- triamterene
cadexomer iodine, triamterene. Mechanism: decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hyperkalemia.
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Transient slight/moderate pain
Redness or swelling at application site
Warnings
Contraindications
Iodine sensitivity
Hashimoto's thyroiditis, history of Graves disease or nontoxic goiter
Cautions
Limit use of a tube to one patient
Inform healthcare professional if experienced allergic reactions to this product
If thyroid disease, inform healthcare professional
Inform healthcare professional of all the drugs being taken prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems
Confirm with healthcare professional whether it is safe to use this product taking into account all the drugs and health problems
Do not start stop, or change dose of any drug without checking with healthcare professional
If using this product, inform healthcare practitioners that you use it including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists
Have blood work done as directed by the doctor
This product does not work to clean dry wounds
The wound may look bigger during first few days it is treated
Do not use for >3 months without asking healthcare practitioner
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Do not use
Lactation
Do not breastfeed while using this product
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Releases iodine that has broad spectrum germicidal function
Hydrophilic cadexomer beads allows for slow release of iodine into the wound and absorption of fluid, bacteria, and other substances from the wound
Pharmacokinetics
Distribution: Thyroid (primarily)
Images
| BRAND | FORM. | UNIT PRICE | PILL IMAGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iodosorb topical - | 0.9 % gel |  | |
| Iodosorb topical - | 0.9 % gel |  | |
| Iodoflex topical - | 0.9 % pad |  |
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Patient Handout
cadexomer iodine topical
NO MONOGRAPH AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
USES: Consult your pharmacist.
HOW TO USE: Consult your pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Consult your pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
NOTES: No monograph available at this time.
MISSED DOSE: Consult your pharmacist.
STORAGE: Consult your pharmacist.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
Information last revised July 2016. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
