Lugol's solution with glycerin is a pharmacy drug based on molecular iodine. Most often it is used for irrigation, as well as lubrication of the mucous membrane of the larynx, pharynx and oral cavity during infectious and any other inflammatory diseases.
Pharmacological action and composition
Lugol's solution with glycerin has antifungal, antiseptic, and also locally irritating properties. To prepare such a medicine, iodine (1%), potassium iodide (2%), water (3%) and glycerin (94%) are usually used. It is worth noting that this solution is active against most pathogenic fungi, as well as gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms. In this case, potassium iodide accelerates and improves the dissolution of iodine, and glycerin has a softening effect on the affected tissue.
Indications for use
A solution of lugol with glycerin is recommended for children and adults in the following cases:
- with the appearance of seizures or angular stomatitis;
- with inflammatory or infectious diseases of the pharynx and larynx (tonsillitis, tonsillitis, etc.);
- for the treatment of otitis media (purulent);
- for the prevention of thyroid pathologies that were caused by a low iodine content in the place of residence (endemic goiter) ;
- with rhinitis (atrophic);
- for the treatment of infected wounds and burns;
- with trophic and varicose ulcers;
- for the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis;
- for the treatment of thermal or chemical burns;
- with tertiary syphilis.
Instructions for use and dosage
Lugol's solution with glycerin is often used for external use. They carefully treat the damaged areas of the skin three times a day. If this drug must be taken orally, only the attending physician should prescribe the dose, depending on the age of the patient and the existing disease.
A solution of lugol with glycerin is also actively used locally for washing lacunae. These procedures are carried out four times a day with an interval of three days. In the event that such a tool is used for irrigation of the nasopharynx, it is prescribed in the amount of three times a week for 60-90 days. And for instillation in the ear of a lugol, a solution with glycerin is used for a month.
Contraindications
This solution should not be used if you have sensitivity to iodine. Also, it is not recommended to be taken orally with the following deviations:
- pulmonary tuberculosis;
- acne;
- nephrosis;
- jade;
- adenoma;
- furunculosis;
- hemorrhagic diathesis;
- chronic pyoderma;
- urticaria.
In addition, the drug is forbidden to be taken orally during pregnancy and children under 5 years of age.
Side effects
For external use:
- rhinitis, urticaria, lacrimation, Quincke's edema, salivation and acne (if used long and extensively);
- irritation of the skin.
Ingestion:
- tachycardia;
- allergic skin reactions;
- sleep disturbance;
- nervousness;
- diarrhea;
- excessive sweating.
These side effects are especially prone to people over 40 years old.