Ectodine 100mg/ml Cutaneous Solution 125ml

Ectodine 100mg/ml Cutaneous Solution is indicated for wound disinfection; disinfection of the skin and mucous membranes; as an adjuvant in the treatment or prophylaxis of infection in interdigital mycoses (eg athlete's foot); in the disinfection of the skin and mucous membranes before surgical interventions, injections and punctures.

Active substance: povidone-iodine.

Elemental iodine (I2), present in povidone iodine, has long been known as a highly effective microbicidal agent that rapidly kills bacteria, viruses, fungi and some protozoa in vitro.

Dosage and method of administration:

In preoperative preparation, avoid placing the patient on the solution. Prolonged exposure to the solution may cause irritation or, rarely, serious skin reactions. Skin burns may occur from placing the patient on the solution. Pediatric population: Ectodine is contraindicated in children younger than 1 month. For topical use only. Apply the pure solution locally, as often as necessary.

Contraindications:

This medicine should not be used in the following situations: hypersensitivity to iodine or povidone, or to any of the excipients; hyperthyroidism; other acute thyroid diseases; disinfection of medical-surgical material; in the newborn up to 1 month; in the first trimester of pregnancy; prolonged during the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy. In breast-feeding it is contraindicated in the case of prolonged treatment. Do not use this medicine in combination with mercury-derived antiseptics.

If in doubt or if symptoms persist, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

In accordance with current legislation, non-prescription medicines in Portugal can only be delivered to the municipalities of Maia, Gondomar, Matosinhos, Porto, Santo Tirso, Trofa, Valongo and Vila do Conde. This limitation does not apply to shipments to other Member States of the European Union.