ADDEX 500mg Ointment 10gm
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Introduction About ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT
ADDEX 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 side effects after applying ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT.
Uses Of ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT
Manage:
- Leg ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Diabetic ulcers
- Infected traumatic and surgical wounds
How ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT 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.
How to use ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT
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.
Warning & Precautions
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Pregnancy
ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before applying it.
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Breastfeeding
ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women, as it may pass through breastmilk. Consult your doctor before applying it.
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Kidney
ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before applying it.
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Allergy
Do not apply ADDEX 500MG OINTMENT if you are allergic to cadexomer iodine or to iodine or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Others
ADDEX 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.
Interactions
A. 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.
| Weight | 20 g |
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