Lugol's solution with glycerin: properties, application and manufacturers
Lugol's solution with glycerin is a drug from a group of drugs containing iodine. It is produced by several pharmaceutical companies in Russia, including Barnaul Pharmaceutical Factory, Ivanovo Pharmaceutical Factory, Kazan Pharmaceutical Factory, Kaliningrad Pharmaceutical Factory, Krasnodar Pharmaceutical Factory and Moscow Pharmaceutical Factory.
The international name for the composition of Lugol's solution with glycerin is “Iodine + Potassium iodide + Glycerol”. It is a solution containing potassium iodide and glycerin in certain proportions.
The use of Lugol's solution with glycerin is associated with its antiseptic properties. It is used to treat infectious diseases of the mouth, throat and nose, such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis and other diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Lugol's solution with glycerin can also be used to treat wounds, burns and other superficial skin lesions.
The active ingredients of Lugol's solution with glycerin have a bactericidal and antiseptic effect, which makes it possible to effectively fight pathogens of infectious diseases.
The use of Lugol's solution with glycerin is not recommended for individuals intolerant to iodine or potassium iodide, as well as for diseases of the thyroid gland. Also, Lugol's solution with glycerin should not be used in children under 6 years of age.
In general, Lugol's solution with glycerin is an effective antiseptic for the treatment of infectious diseases of the mouth, throat and nose, as well as for the treatment of superficial skin lesions. However, before use, you must consult your doctor and read the instructions for use.
Sources:
- Instructions for use of Lugol's solution with glycerin.
- Register of Medicines of Russia.