IODOSORB

This brand name is authorized in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa

Active ingredients

The drug IODOSORB contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):

1 Cadexomer iodine
UNII 9679TC07X4 - IODINE

Iodine is an essential trace element in the human diet, necessary for the formation of thyroid hormones and consequently it is used in iodine deficiency and thyroid disorders. It also has antimicrobial activity.

For the prophylaxis and treatment of iodine deficiency disorders it may be given as potassium or sodium iodide, iodised oil, or potassium iodate. In the pre-operative management of hyperthyroidism iodine and iodides are used with antithyroid drugs such as carbimazole, thiamazole, or propylthiouracil.

Iodine has a powerful bactericidal action. It is also active against fungi, viruses, protozoa, cysts, and spores. Iodine is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant generally as a 2% or 2.5% solution.

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Medicine classification

This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
D03AX01 Cadexomer iodine D Dermatologicals → D03 Preparations for treatment of wounds and ulcers → D03A Cicatrizants → D03AX Other cicatrizants
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Authorization and marketing

This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:

Country Identification scheme Identifier(s)
Country: AU Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Identifier(s): 4931M, 4932N, 4933P, 4935R, 4936T, 4937W
Country: NZ Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority Identifier(s): 8113, 8114
Country: ZA Health Products Regulatory Authority Identifier(s): 37/14.1/0333, 37/14.1/0427

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