Iodinol: what helps
The iodine contained in the product provides the solution with a bactericidal effect. The simultaneous presence of 95% ethanol enhances this effect. The product is intended exclusively for topical use on affected surfaces. It is recommended to treat the edges of the wound, excluding liquid from entering exposed tissue areas. Contacting a healthy surface, Iodinol triggers blood flow activation processes, since it also has a certain irritating effect.
A small part of the substance can be absorbed into the bloodstream from the surface of the skin through small capillaries. With the bloodstream, iodine is able to travel from organ to organ. Some of it will be absorbed by the thyroid gland during such a journey. Excretion from the body occurs through the kidneys, liver and intestines.
Iodinol is used for:
- small abrasions;
- injuries;
- myalgia;
- infectious lesions of the skin.
Apply a thin layer to the skin, not generously, using a cotton swab or cotton swab. It should be remembered that the product has a brown tint, which will remain as pigmentation on the body.
Pharmacy iodinol
The pharmaceutical preparation “blue iodine” is based not on starch, but on polyvinyl alcohol, which increases the time the iodine interacts with tissues and reduces its irritating effect.
The molecular iodine included in the composition has antiseptic properties. After application to the mucous membranes, it slowly breaks down and has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.
The drug is not toxic, but more aggressive than those prepared with starch. Ingestion causes a chemical burn to the mucous membrane.
Therefore, pharmaceutical iodinol is diluted for gargling - for example, for tonsillitis. Used for external disinfection of wounds and burns.
The drug penetrates deeply into tissues and has a healing effect even on dead areas.
Store covered in the refrigerator.
Iodinol for rinsing
In their practice, otolaryngologists often use Iodinol as a rinse. You just need to keep in mind that rinsing is not carried out with a pure solution, but with a prepared mixture of several drops. This procedure ensures the treatment of the tonsils. For chronic tonsillitis of any etiology, such rinsing allows you to relieve the severity of inflammation and wash off the pathogen from the surface of the porous tissue, disinfecting the surface of the tonsils for a while.
Additionally, iodine heating procedures may be prescribed. They involve applying the solution directly to the tonsils. Iodine, irritating the surface of the glands, activates blood flow in the capillaries and vessels, due to which the local temperature rises. Harmful microorganisms cannot multiply in such an environment, which contributes to a speedy recovery.
In addition to treating tonsils, Iodinol can be used as a component for preparing a solution for rinsing the nose. This product is also used to disinfect the walls of the respiratory tract and wash away most of the germs from them.
How to lubricate your throat with blue iodine
For tonsillitis and chronic tonsillitis, the tonsils are lubricated with iodine as an additional treatment. But dilute it with less water than for gargling. Also diluted with saline solution (1:2), glycerol (1:1):
- Wrap cotton wool around the tip of a long thin object (knitting needle, brush handle, pencil).
- Moisten cotton wool in diluted iodinol.
- Quickly lubricate your throat.
Dilute iodinol and lubricate the throat for 5 days. For chronic tonsillitis – 1 time per day. In the case of purulent tonsillitis - up to 2-3 times a day, pain and discomfort disappear within 2-3 days.
Iodinol: instructions for use
Iodinol is not taken orally. This product is for local external use only. It is necessary to follow the rules for treating wounds:
- Apply the product only to the edges of the wound.
- Avoid getting the solution on areas of the body that are bare of skin, as well as inside cuts and deep wounds.
- When preparing a solution for rinsing the nasopharynx, it is important to adhere to the concentration of the substance recommended by the doctor.
- Home application of Iodinol on the tonsils should be limited to three times a day.
Exceeding dosages will certainly lead to burns. If the doctor recommended preparing a solution for rinsing the nose from 10 drops of Iodinol and a glass of water, this means that every extra drop can cause the nasal mucosa to lose its ability to moisturize and warm the inhaled air. Crusts, inflammations and ulcers will form.
Applying iodine to an open wound will aggravate the situation and may provoke a painful shock, since in addition to iodine molecules, the solution contains 95% alcohol. It will be an additional source of chemical burns. In places where the skin is already damaged and nerve endings are exposed, the ingress of such an aggressive solution will only aggravate the patient’s condition.
Treatment
The essence of treating angina is the use of a complex of various types of measures that must be strictly observed by the patient. Such recommendations from the attending physician usually include:
bed rest; isolation of the patient from others; regular meals and plenty of warm drinks; carrying out medical procedures; taking medications according to the course prescribed by the doctor.
A course of medications is prescribed individually for each patient, depending on the type of disease. As for the procedures, it is in this direction that iodinol is used for acute tonsillitis.
The use of iodine for sore throat
The use of regular and blue iodine in the treatment of sore throat occurs either as rinsing solutions or as a means for treating tonsils. The most pressing question when considering such procedures is: is it possible to smear the throat with iodine for a sore throat? The answer to this depends on several factors. First of all, individual allergic reactions and doctors’ recommendations in this regard play an important role. But, in general, it is undesirable to treat tonsils with an alcohol solution of iodine - it can cause a burn.
And iodinol will have a completely different effect. This drug is no less effective in gargling. The most effective recipes for combating sore throat are collected below.
Gargling with iodine
It is important to remember that iodinol must be diluted before using for sore throat. To prepare a rinsing solution you need: add one tablespoon of solution to 200 ml of water. Gargle with it every 4 hours.
Rinse with iodine
One teaspoon of table salt is dissolved in a glass of boiled water, 3-4 drops of iodine solution are added to the resulting mixture. Rinse course: every 2 hours for 3 days.
You should be very careful when using both of these drugs. The best option is when the attending physician prescribes iodinol and indicates its dosage.
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Iodinol is an inexpensive antiseptic, very effective remedy, undeservedly forgotten by modern medicine. But in the 40s and 50s it was a very popular drug. It was actively used for various lesions of the skin and mucous membranes. Iodinol was widely used for: sore throat, stomatitis, chronic tonsillitis, conjunctivitis, otitis, colitis, rhinitis, for the treatment of trophic ulcers. It was used to heal burns and wounds, and was used for disinfection. This old, proven remedy is still relevant today.
Composition of Iodinol : Produced in the form of a solution of 100, 200 ml in dark bottles. The solution consists of an aqueous solution of 0.1% iodine, 0.9% potassium iodide, polyvinyl alcohol. It is a dark blue liquid with a characteristic odor of iodine, dissolves well in water, decomposes in light and in an alkaline environment. Has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. The polyvinyl alcohol included in the composition slows down the release of iodine in the preparation, which helps reduce irritation from iodine and prolong the effect on the treated body tissues.
Iodinol for sore throat: The drug has a bactericidal effect on yeast and pathogenic fungi, gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria - especially E. coli and streptococcus. Even more resistant staphylococcus, with long-term use, dies in 80% of cases under the influence of Iodinol. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is resistant to Iodinol. Iodinol is considered a low-toxic drug, however, it exhibits some aggressiveness towards the mucous membranes of the mouth and pharynx. Taking this into account for tonsillitis, sore throat, and stomatitis, it should be used only as a local treatment in the form of rinses. It is not advisable to take this medicine orally, since with improper dilution or prolonged use there is a risk of burns to the esophagus and stomach. Otolaryngologists use Iodinol for angina to wash the lacunae of the tonsils and supratonsillar space, with a single dose of 50 ml, 4 procedures are carried out every 2 days.
Contraindications
The use of Iodinol is contraindicated for persons with individual iodine intolerance. It is also worth considering the susceptibility of the thyroid gland to iodine molecules. She needs it, and a deficiency of iodine molecules can lead to dysfunction of the organ that produces hormones. But it is important to remember that excess iodine is not beneficial, since it will also affect hormonal levels and the health of the thyroid gland.
Pregnant women should refrain from using any medications, even topically, without consulting a doctor, including Iodinol. If there is an inflammatory process in the tonsils, nasal passages and ears, you should not self-medicate, but immediately consult your local doctor.
Making blue iodine at home
Prepare starch solution:
- Dissolve 10 g (heaped teaspoon) of potato starch in 50 ml of warm water.
- Add 10g granulated sugar and 0.4g (several crystals) of citric acid to increase shelf life, mix thoroughly.
Cook jelly:
- Bring 150ml water to a boil.
- While stirring, pour in the previously prepared starch solution and let cool to room temperature.
- While stirring, add 1 tsp to the cooled jelly. pharmaceutical 5% alcohol solution of iodine - “jelly” will turn blue.
The intense blue color indicates the suitability of homemade iodinol for gargling, treating other diseases, including for oral administration.
When stored in a sealed container in a dark place, it retains its healing properties for several months.
Iodinol: price
The product is sold in glass bottles of 50 ml or 100 ml. Some manufacturers have equipped their bottles with spray nozzles. It is worth keeping in mind that the presence of such a sprayer does not mean that the product is ready for application to the oral cavity or nasal mucous membranes. The nozzle makes it easier to treat the skin area around the wound. Only the presence of a separate footnote in the instructions attached to the bottle can indicate the concentration of the active substance and the permissible use of the solution unchanged for rinsing.
You can buy a 50 ml bottle without a spray nozzle for 30 rubles. Depending on the name of the manufacturer, the price may vary. The presence of a spray bottle affects pricing. With it, a bottle of the same volume will cost from 100 rubles.
Causes of sore throat
The main cause of the acute form of tonsillitis is the penetration and active activity in the patient’s body of the so-called microorganisms that cause the disease. Such pathogens, depending on the type of disease, include fungus, virus and bacteria. And their direct transfer to the mucous tissue of the tonsils and even the upper respiratory tract occurs through airborne droplets or food upon contact with a sick person.
In order for bacteria or other pathogens to gain a foothold in the body, an appropriate environment is required. Its creation requires the presence of additional conditions: weakened immunity, high levels of stress, previous infectious diseases or their presence in a chronic form and the presence of bad habits.
Iodinol for stomatitis:
Children are recommended to use this medicine for stomatitis only as a rinse. The prepared solution can be used to irrigate the oral mucosa 3-4 times a day for a week. For stomatitis and gingivitis, with proper dilution and use, recovery occurs within a week. If you use Iodinol for stomatitis in recommended doses, there should be no negative reactions. However, in people with hypersensitivity or individual intolerance to the components of the drug, irritation of the oral mucosa and allergic reactions may occur; with prolonged use, in rare cases, iodism may occur, which is manifested by rhinitis, rash, lacrimation and salivation.
Contraindications to the use of Iodinol : The drug should not be used by people suffering from thyrotoxicosis, iodism, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Price: At any pharmacy you can buy Iodinol, the average price of which is 50-70 rubles. for 100 ml.
