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Smith & Nephew Iodosorb Cadexomer Iodine Gel
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Smith & Nephew Iodosorb Cadexomer Iodine Gel

Brand/Manufacturer: SMITH & NEPHEW
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Smith & Nephew Iodosorb Sterile Cadexomer Iodine Gel when applied to the wound Iodosorb cleans it by absorbing fluids, removing exudate, slough and debris and forming a gel over the wound surface. As the gel absorbs exudate, iodine is released, killing bacteria and changing color as the iodine is used up.

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Item # Desc Pkg Price
6602124014 10g Tube Each
$33.69
$23.59
6602124014 10g Tube 48/Pack
$999.99
$899.99
6602125040 40g Tube Each
$114.99
$79.99
6602125040 40g Tube 12/Pack
$999.99
$899.99

Features

  • Smith & Nephew Iodosorb Sterile Cadexomer Iodine Gel helps Promote Wound Healing
  • Exudate and debris is removed effectively
  • Iodosorb helps to promote a clean wound healing environment
  • Change in color (white) indicates when IODOSORB should be changed
  • Gel formed over the wound promotes moist healing
  • Accelerated healing rates can lead to earlier patient discharges
  • Assists in reducing bacterial load, associated pain is reduced which can improve quality of life
  • Is non-adhesive which can reduce trauma when product is changed encouraging patient compliance
  • Indications:
    - For use in cleaning wet ulcers and wounds such as venous stasis ulcers, pressure sores, diabetic foot ulcers, and infected traumatic and surgical wounds

More Information

  • Precautions:
    - As it contains 0.9% w/w iodine it should not be used in patients with known or suspected Iodine sensitivity
    - It is contraindicated in Hashimotos Thyroiditis
    - In patients with a prior history of Graves Disease it is not recommended to use iodine containing products, which includes Iodosorb Gel
    - The gel should not be used in the case of non-toxic nodular goitre
    - Patients with a past history of any thyroid disorder are more susceptible to alteration in thyroid metabolism with chronic Iodosorb therapy
    - Iodine is absorbed systemically especially when large wounds are treated
    - In endemic goitre there has been isolated reports of hyperthyroidism associated with Iodosorb
    - There is a potential for interaction of iodine with the following drugs and therefore co-administration is not recommended, Lithium, Sulphafurazoles and Sulphonylureas
    - It has been observed occasionally that an adherent crust can form when the dressing is not changed with significant frequency
    - Iodine can cross the placental barrier and is secreted into milk
    - Do not use Iodosorb in pregnant or lactating women
  • Instructions for use:
    Step 1:
    - Open tube and squeeze gel on to a non-adherent gauze to the shape of the ulcer and to a depth of 3 to 4 mm
    - Position the gel face of the gauze on the wound surface and apply mild pressure to fix in place
    Step 2:
    - Gently take off the existing dressing which should be moistened with saline if it is tending to adhere to the wound surface
    - Remove any remaining IODOSORB with a gentle stream of saline or sterile water if applicable
    - Gently blot away any excess fluid before re-applying IODOSORB

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