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Pronunciation:

(EYE oh dyne)

U.S. Brand Names:

Iodex [OTC]; Iodoflex™; Iodosorb®

Generic Available:

Yes

Use:

Used topically as an antiseptic in the management of minor, superficial skin wounds and has been used to disinfect the skin preoperatively

Pregnancy Risk Factor:

Adverse Reactions:

Frequency not defined.

Central nervous system: Fever, headache

Dermatologic: Skin rash, angioedema, urticaria, acne

Endocrine & metabolic: Hypothyroidism

Gastrointestinal: Metallic taste, diarrhea

Hematologic: Eosinophilia, hemorrhage (mucosal)

Neuromuscular & skeletal: Arthralgia

Ocular: Swelling of eyelids

Respiratory: Pulmonary edema

Miscellaneous: Lymph node enlargement

Dosage:

Apply topically as necessary to affected areas of skin

Patient Education:

May stain skin and clothing

Nursing Implications:

Avoid tight bandages because iodine may cause burns on occluded skin; external use only; may stain skin or clothing

Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment:

No significant effects or complications reported

Dental Health: Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions:

No information available to require special precautions

Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status:

None reported

Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment:

None reported

Dosage Forms:

Dressing, topical [gel pad] (Iodoflex™): 0.9% (5 g, 10 g)

Gel, topical (Iodosorb®): 0.9% (40 g)

Ointment (Iodex): 4.7% (30 g, 720 g)

Tincture, topical: 2% (30 mL, 480 mL); 7% (30 mL, 480 mL)

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