Inadine Dressing - 5cm x 5cm 25/Box

25/Box Note-items are sold per box. For calculation purposes there are 10 boxes per case. Please order per BOX.

Type of Product: Iodine-based. A non-adherent viscose sheet impregnated with a polyethylene glycol base containing 10% povidone-iodine; equivalent to 1% available iodine.

Use: For shallow wounds that show signs and symptoms(S&S) of local wound infection. 

For maintenance/non-healing shallow wounds. 

Frequency of Dressing Change:

Will depend upon the amount of exudate. Dressing can last up to 7 days. Fading of the color of the product indicates the loss of antimicrobial efficacy and indicates when the Inadine dressing should be changed. 

Product information sheet:

https://www.clwk.ca/get-resource/inadine/

Caution: 

Use with caution in new-born babies and infants less than 6 months old. 

Avoid using before and after radio-iodine diagnostic tests.

MakePhysician/NP aware of Inadine usage for clients: o Taking lithium as Inadinemay increase the possibility of hypothyroidism when used in combination with lithium. Blood work should be monitored on a regular basis.

With renal impairment, as poor renal function is thought to be a factor in increased iodine levels in serum and urine with prolonged use and use in large wounds.

With thyroid disorders as they are more susceptible to thyroid metabolism changes in long-term therapy. Thyroid function should be monitored if large areas are being treated for a prolonged period of time.