Topical spray "Lugol" in its composition contains free iodine, potassium iodide, glycerin and water. And since iodine has an antimicrobial effect, this drug is widely used for infectious and inflammatory lesions of the skin and mucous membranes (chronic tonsillitis, atrophic rhinitis, purulent otitis media).
Nevertheless, the drug "Lugol" also has anti-inflammatory, disinfecting properties, so the range of its use is much wider. It is used both externally, topically and internally.
In the treatment of myalgia, various wounds and injuries, as well as with infectious and inflammatory skin lesions, it is used externally. Spray “Lugol” treats damaged and inflamed areas of the skin.
For topical use, it is prescribed for trophic and varicose ulcers, infected, thermal and various chemical burns of I and II degrees. Doctors advise using Lugol (spray) for angina for washing supratonsillar spaces and gaps. The following treatment regimen is recommended: 4-5 procedures with an interval of 2-3 days. The medicine can be used for irrigation of the nasopharynx for 2-3 months, using 2-3 times a week. When treating otitis media, it is recommended to bury it or rinse their ear for a month. In surgical practice and for various types of burns, a gauze towel moistened with a spray is applied to the affected surface as necessary.
"Lugol" (spray) instructions for use are recommended for use in the treatment of tertiary syphilis and atherosclerosis, for oral administration. Doses and intake are prescribed individually, depending on the patient's age and indications.
When using the medicine, pronounced side effects on the body are not observed, with the exception of rare manifestations of an allergic nature. With prolonged treatment with the drug, some manifestation of iodine poisoning is possible (rhinitis, urticaria, lacrimation, salivation, acne). When taking the medicine inside (especially in patients older than 40 years), sometimes sweating, tachycardia, sleep disturbance, some nervousness, diarrhea may appear.
With increased sensitivity of the patient to the components of the drug "Lugol" (spray), the instructions for use advises him not to use. It is rarely prescribed to women during breastfeeding, and during pregnancy it is contraindicated for oral administration.
The drug is incompatible with ammonia solutions and essential oils. The presence of blood, pus, fat, alkaline and acidic environments weaken its properties as an antiseptic. And interaction with lithium preparations weakens their strumogenic and hypothyroid effects.
For a long time, doctors have been practicing the use of the drug "Lugol" (spray) for children. The instruction advises to treat children's sore throats and other diseases of the pharyngeal mucosa and oral cavity with this medicine.
The specific taste of the drug “Lugol” when lubricating the throat in children sometimes causes a vomiting effect, so the use of the spray greatly simplified the treatment procedure. As many parents say, the advantage of this medicine was the effectiveness of the application, ease of dosage, economical consumption and low cost, and the problem of side emetic effect was resolved.
There are really many advantages for treating children with this drug. But pediatricians insistently warn that "Lugol" (spray), instructions for use about this, too, can help develop laryngospasm during injection. And this can already cause respiratory arrest! Therefore, treatment with the drug should be carried out carefully, without violating the doctor's recommendations and instructions. Pediatricians advise to treat the neck of the child twice or thrice a day, with a single press of the spray. Before spraying, you must ask your child to hold his breath for several seconds.
The medicine can also be used for the prevention of thyroid diseases - this is another advantage of the drug "Lugol" (spray). Instructions for use warns of contraindications only if the child has an increased sensitivity to iodine.
To store a bottle with Lugol solution is necessary in a dark, protected from sunlight, cool place. The drug in its composition contains iodine, and daylight and high temperature will contribute to its rapid decay. Well, and, of course, the spray must be protected from children, because their curiosity has no boundaries.