Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Tincture
Chemical Class
Iodide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is TINCTURE IODINE?
infections that may occur
treat infections that may occur in minor scrapes and cuts
How It Works
Chemical Class
Iodide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiseptics and Germicides pharmacological group
Iodine Compounds, Iodine Compounds are the derivatives of Iodine. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Iodide. It belongs to Minerals and Electrolytes pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiseptics and Germicides pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Iodine is 126.90. Its pKa is Completely Ionized.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
0.086 mg/ kg — 8 hourly
2
Adult · PO
0.1 to 0.3 % — As recommended.
Should be taken with water or milk.
3
Child
0.1 to 0 ml — As recommended.
Safety Alerts
Iodine is contraindicated in conditions like Asthma, Hyperkalemia, Acne vulgaris, Tuberculosis, Goiter, Hypersensitivity, Bronchitis, Vasculitis, Thomsen's disease
Important Warnings
Observed patients closely for acute iodide toxicity, if symptoms appear discontinue the therapy
It should be used with caution in patient with hyperthyroidism, cardiac disease or renal (kidney) impairment
Prolong use during pregnancy is not advised
Side Effects
Along with its needed effectsa medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occurif they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: Rare Blisteringcrustingirritationitchingor reddening of skin Symptoms of overdose (when swallowed) Abdominal or stomach pain diarrhea fever nausea not being able to pass urine thirstsevere vomiting Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effectscheck with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all
in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases
your doctor may want to change the dose
or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Storage
Soln Store in a well closed container, Between 15°C-25°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 38
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 38 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 38
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