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Introduction About CODOL OINTMENT
CODOL OINTMENT contains Cadexomer Iodine which belongs to a group of medicines called Anti-Bacterial agents. It is used for the management of chronic exuding wounds such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers and infected traumatic and surgical wounds.
CODOL OINTMENT is not recommended for use if you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (underactive thyroid), non-toxic nodular goitre (enlargement of thyroid gland) and history of grave’s disease (overactive thyroid). Consult your doctor before applying it.
CODOL OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before applying it.
CODOL OINTMENT is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before applying it.
CODOL OINTMENT is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Inform your doctor if you experience any side effects after applying CODOL OINTMENT.
Uses Of CODOL OINTMENT
Manage:
- Leg ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Diabetic ulcers
- Infected traumatic and surgical wounds
How CODOL OINTMENT Works
CODOL OINTMENT is an antibacterial agent works by killing the bacteria which helps to cleans the wound, reduces pain and speeds up the healing process.
How to use CODOL OINTMENT
Always apply CODOL OINTMENT as advised by your doctor. It is for external use only. Clean the wound and surrounding area with sterile water or saline. Do not dry the wound surface. With a gloved finger, apply CODOL OINTMENT onto a piece of dry sterile gauze, to cover the entire wound to a depth of 3 mm; then place the gauze on the wound.
Place a secondary dressing over the gauze and then lightly run a finger over the dressing to smoothen it out and spread the medicine underneath to the shape of the wound and to a minimum depth of 3 mm.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
CODOL OINTMENT is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before applying it.
Breastfeeding
CODOL OINTMENT is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women, as it may pass through breastmilk. Consult your doctor before applying it.
Kidney
CODOL OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before applying it.
Allergy
Do not apply CODOL OINTMENT if you are allergic to cadexomer iodine or to iodine or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Others
CODOL OINTMENT is not recommended for use if you:
- have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (an autoimmune disorder that causes underactive thyroid)
- have non-toxic nodular goitre (enlargement of thyroid gland)
- have history of grave’s disease (an autoimmune disorder that causes overactive thyroid)
Before applying CODOL OINTMENT inform your doctor if you:
- are scheduled for thyroid function test
Use in pediatrics:
CODOL OINTMENT is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as safety and efficacy are not established. Consult your doctor before applying it.
Interactions
A. Drug - Drug interactions:
Before applying CODOL OINTMENT inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- lithium (used to manage mania)
- medicines used to manage infections (Ex. taurolidine, mercurochrome and thiomersal)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally use too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. In case of excessive topical use of this medicine, the management should be stopped and wound area must be washed and symptomatic management has to be initiated.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Cadexomer Iodine |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Topical Anti-infectives |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Leg ulcers, Pressure ulcers, Diabetic ulcers, Infected traumatic and surgical wounds |
| Dosage Forms | : | Ointment, Powder |
More Information
- Keep CODOL OINTMENT out of reach of children
- Store CODOL OINTMENT below 30°C
FAQs About CODOL OINTMENT
Q: How long can I use CODOL OINTMENT?
A: Always apply CODOL OINTMENT as advised by your doctor. It is for external use only. The duration of management should not exceed 3 months in any single course of management. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Q: What are the side effects of using CODOL OINTMENT?
A: Patients managed with CODOL OINTMENT may experience a transient stinging pain or pain within the first hour after application. Minor reddening or swelling around the wound may occur without necessarily being an allergic reaction. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
Q: Who should not use CODOL OINTMENT?
A: CODOL OINTMENT is not recommended for use in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (underactive thyroid), non-toxic nodular goitre (enlargement of thyroid gland) and history of grave’s disease (overactive thyroid), allergic history to cadexomer iodine and in children under 12 years of age. Consult your doctor before applying it.
Q: Is CODOL OINTMENT safe in pregnancy?
A: CODOL OINTMENT is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may crosses the placental barrier. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby before applying it.
Q: What precautions must be taken while using CODOL OINTMENT?
A: Iodine may be absorbed into the body when large wounds are managed. Patients with severely impaired renal function or a history of any thyroid disorder are more susceptible to alterations in thyroid metabolism with chronic therapy with this medicine. Contact your doctor before applying it.
References
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