Dosing and uses of Iodosorb (cadexomer iodine)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
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- 0.9% iodine
Antibacterial & Absorbent Agent
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 per week or when color turns to yellow/gray
Other Indications & Uses
Cleaning wet ulcers & wounds; reduces microbial load including MRSA, absorbs exudate, helps in debridement, creates moist wound environment, & retards eschar formation
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
Safety & efficacy not established
Iodosorb (cadexomer iodine) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Transient slight/moderate pain
Redness or swelling at application site
Warnings
Contraindications
Iodine sensitivity
Hashimoto's thyroiditis, history of Graves dz or nontoxic goiter
Pregnancy, lactation
Dry wounds
Cautions
Limit use of a tube to one pt.
NMT 3 mth
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: do not use
Lactation: do not nurse
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Iodosorb (cadexomer iodine)
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Releases iodine that has antimicrobial function
