Cadexomer iodine
Indications
Cadexomer iodine is used for:
Cleaning Wet Ulcers and wounds, Antiseptic for Minor Cuts, Scrapes, Burns
Adult Dose
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
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Iodine sensitivity
Hashimoto's thyroiditis, history of Graves disease or nontoxic goiter
Pregnancy, lactation
Dry wounds
Breast feeding
Precautions
Limit use of a tube to one patient
Not more than 3 months
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: do not use
Lactation: do not nurse
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Cadexomer iodine :
Frequency Not Defined
Transient slight/moderate pain
Redness or swelling at application site
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