Cadexomer Iodine Gel
Uses of Cadexomer Iodine Gel:
- It is used to clean wounds.
- It is used to promote healing of skin ulcers and wounds.
What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Cadexomer Iodine Gel?
- If you have an allergy to cadexomer iodine or any other part of cadexomer iodine gel.
- If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
- If you have thyroid disease.
- If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant.
- If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take cadexomer iodine gel.
This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.
What are some things I need to know or do while I take Cadexomer Iodine Gel?
- Tell all of your health care providers that you take cadexomer iodine gel. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
- Have your blood work checked. Talk with your doctor.
- This medicine does not work to clean dry wounds.
- The wound may look bigger during the first few days it is treated.
- Do not use this medicine for longer than 3 months without checking with your doctor.
How is this medicine (Cadexomer Iodine Gel) best taken?
Use cadexomer iodine gel as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
- Wash hands before and after use.
- Wear gloves to handle this medicine.
- Do not take cadexomer iodine gel by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
- Clean the affected area before use as you have been told. Do not dry the area all the way.
- Wash the affected area gently after the dressing is taken off.
- Put the drug on gauze, then place the gauze on the area.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
- Use a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
- If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
- Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
- Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Very bad pain.
- Very bad swelling.
- Very bad skin irritation.
- Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
- Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
- Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
- Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.