ADDEX 500mg Ointment 10gm
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Cadexomer Iodine 500 mg
Manufacturer
Franco Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT ADDEX 500MG OINTMENTADDEX 500MG 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. ADDEX 500MG 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. ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before applying it. ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before applying it. ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Inform your doctor if you experience any
Uses
OF ADDEX 500MG OINTMENTManage: Leg ulcers Pressure ulcers Diabetic ulcers Infected traumatic and surgical wounds
How It Works
ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT is an antibacterial agent works by killing the bacteria which helps to cleans the wound, reduces pain and speeds up the healing process.
Directions for Use
Always apply ADDEX 500MG 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 ADDEX 500MG 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.
Side Effects
ADDEX 500MG OINTMENTManage: Leg ulcers Pressure ulcers Diabetic ulcers Infected traumatic and surgical wounds HOW ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT WORKSADDEX 500MG OINTMENT is an antibacterial agent works by killing the bacteria which helps to cleans the wound, reduces pain and speeds up the healing process. DIRECTIONS FOR USEAlways apply ADDEX 500MG 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 ADDEX 500MG 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.
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYADDEX 500MG OINTMENT is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before applying it. BREASTFEEDINGADDEX 500MG OINTMENT is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women, as it may pass through breastmilk. Consult your doctor before applying it. KIDNEYADDEX 500MG OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before applying it. ALLERGYDo not apply ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT if you are allergic to cadexomer iodine or to iodine or any other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSADDEX 500MG 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 ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT inform your doctor if you: are scheduled for thyroid function test Use in pediatrics: ADDEX 500MG 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.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before applying ADDEX 500MG 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 ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT out of reach of children Store ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT below 30°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about ADDEX 500mg Ointment 10gm.
How long can I use ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT?
Always apply ADDEX 500MG 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.
What are the side effects of using ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT?
Patients managed with ADDEX 500MG 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.
Who should not use ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT?
ADDEX 500MG 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.
Is ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT safe in pregnancy?
ADDEX 500MG 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.
What precautions must be taken while using ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT?
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.
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Last Updated
14 Jan 2023