Lugol solution with glycerol: composition, indications and instructions for use

Lugol's solution with glycerin is a drug based on molecular iodine. Most often it is used for irrigation, as well as lubricating the larynx mucosa, 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 drug, iodine (1%), potassium iodide (2%), water (3%) and glycerol (94%) are usually used. It should be specially noted that this solution is active against most pathogenic fungi, as well as gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms. In this 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 lyugol with glycerin for children and adults is recommended to apply in the following cases:

• When there is a seizure or an angular stomatitis;
• With inflammatory or infectious diseases of the pharynx and larynx (tonsillitis, tonsillitis, etc.);
• For the treatment of otitis (purulent);
• For the prevention of pathologies of the thyroid gland, which were caused by a low content of iodine at the place of residence (endemic goiter) ;
• With rhinitis (atrophic);
• For the treatment of infected wounds and burns;
• With trophic and varicose ulcers;
• For therapy and prevention of atherosclerosis;
• For the treatment of thermal or chemical burns;
• With tertiary syphilis.

Instructions for use and dosage

Lugol solution with glycerol is often used for external use. They carefully process damaged skin areas three times a day. If this drug should be taken orally, the dose should be prescribed only by the attending physician, depending on the age of the patient and the existing disease.

The solution of Lugol with glycerol is also actively used locally for washing lacunae. These procedures are carried out four times a day at intervals of three days. In the event that such a tool is used to irrigate the nasopharynx, it is prescribed in an amount of three times a week for 60-90 days. And to instill in the ear lyugol 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 take it inside at the following deviations:

• Pulmonary tuberculosis;
• Acne;
• Nephroses;
• Nephritis;
• Adenoma;
• Furunculosis;
• Hemorrhagic diathesis;
• Chronic pyoderma;
• Hives.

In addition, the drug is not allowed to take inside during pregnancy and children under 5 years.

Adverse events

For external use:

• Rhinitis, urticaria, lacrimation, Quincke's edema, drooling and acne (if used long and extensively);
• Irritation of the skin.

Ingestion:

• tachycardia;
• Skin allergic reactions;
• sleep disturbance;
• nervousness;
• diarrhea;
• Increased sweating.

Such side effects are especially affected by persons over 40 years of age.