Lugol for children and adults

The drug "Lugol" for children is produced in a very convenient form - in the form of a spray. Many people remember this medicine from their childhood. When the throat hurted, they took a wand, wrapped a bandage on it, moistened it with a medicine and smeared it with that throat. Sensations are not the most pleasant. Using a spray makes it easier to treat. The "Lugol" remedy is allowed for use by children up to one year.

The composition of the drug includes iodine (elemental), which has a pronounced antimicrobial property. This component is characterized by the ability to act locally irritatingly on the tissue. In high concentrations, elementary iodine has a cauterizing effect. The mechanism of local action is associated with the ability of the component to precipitate the proteins of the tissue.

The resorptive effect of iodides (also included in the "Lugol" preparation) and elemental iodine is the same. In this case, the greatest severity of the effect is noted in relation to the functions of the thyroid gland. Iodides (with iodine deficiency) contribute to the stabilization of the disrupted thyroid hormone compounding process. At a normal concentration of iodine, iodides suppress the synthesis of thyroid hormones, reduce sensitivity in the thyroid gland, block the production of TSH in the pituitary gland.

Iodine preparations affect the metabolic processes by enhancing dissimilation (oxidation-reduction process of disintegration in the body). With atherosclerosis, they (iodine preparations) contribute to a certain degree of lowering in the blood concentrations of cholesterol and beta-lipoproteins, increase the activity of blood serum, slowing down the clotting speed.

Accumulation of iodine in syphilitic gummes promotes softening and further resorption. Together with this localization (accumulation) of it in tuberculosis foci strengthens the inflammatory process in them.

When excretion of iodine from excretory glands, irritation of glandular tissue and intensification of secretion are noted. This causes an expectorant effect, as well as stimulation of lactation (in small dosages).

The medicine "Lugol" for children and adults is locally applied for fresh chemical and thermal burns of the first and second degree, infected burns, wounds, ulcers (varicose and trophic), purulent otitis, atrophic rhinitis, chronic tonsillitis. For washing with a solution of supratonsillar spaces and lacunae, four to five procedures are performed with interruptions in two or three days. Spray irrigation is carried out twice or thrice a week. Washing and instillation (in the ear with otitis) is carried out for two to four weeks. With burns in surgical practice, in the solution (as required) wet gauze wipes are applied, apply them to the affected areas.

External drug is indicated for myalgia, injuries, skin lesions of an infectious-inflammatory nature. In this case, the damaged areas of the skin are treated.

Inside the medicine, "Lugol" is prescribed for tertiary syphilis, as well as for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis. Dosage in such cases is established individually according to age and indications.

The "Lugol" spray for children is not recommended for hypersensitivity to iodine.

When applying the drug externally, irritation is possible (in rare cases). Prolonged use of the drug can provoke acne, lacrimation, salivation, Quincke's edema, hives, rhinitis.

For ingestion, the drug "Lugol" for children under five is contraindicated. It is also not prescribed for pregnancy, nephroses and nephritis.

The drug "Lugol" is incompatible with solutions of ammonia, mercury (white sedimentary), essential oils.

Antiseptic activity of the drug is weakened in the presence of acidic or alkaline media, pus, blood, fat.

Before using the drug "Lugol" you must carefully read the annotation, consult a doctor.