Sepso J solution, 10 ml

Area of application

This disinfectant and antiseptic is used for use on skin, mucous membranes and wounds.It is used once to disinfect the outer skin, the oral mucosa, the vagina, the cervix and the urethra.It is used repeatedly and for a limited period of time as an antiseptic for hand disinfection, bladder catheterization and for damaged skin such as pressure sores, lower leg ulcers, superficial wounds and burns.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The solution contains 104 mg of povidone-iodine and 11.44 mg of iodine per milliliter.Citric acid 1-water, disodium hydrogen phosphate 12-water, nonoxinol-9 and purified water are included as excipients.

Contraindications

This medicine must not be used if you are allergic to iodine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.Its use is also prohibited if you have an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or other existing thyroid diseases, the very rare chronic skin inflammation dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring or if radiation therapy of the thyroid with iodine (radioiodine therapy) is planned or has been carried out until the treatment has been completed.

Dosage

Always use the medicine exactly as described or after consulting your doctor or pharmacist.It is intended for external use undiluted and in dilutions.Apply it to the area to be treated until completely wetted.The antiseptic film that forms when it dries can be easily washed off with water.

For skin disinfection or antiseptic of the mucous membrane, e.g.B. before surgical procedures, biopsies, injections, punctures, blood samples, bladder catheterizations, the medicine should be used undiluted.The exposure time is at least 1 minute for skin with few sebaceous glands and at least 10 minutes for skin rich in sebaceous glands.During preoperative skin disinfection, “puddle formation” under the patient must be avoided due to possible skin irritation.

For hygienic hand disinfection, 3 ml of solution is rubbed into the hands.Wash hands after exposure for 1 minute.For surgical hand disinfection, 2 x 5 ml solution is rubbed into the hands for an exposure time of 5 minutes.Hands must be kept moist with the undiluted preparation throughout the entire exposure time.

For the antiseptic treatment of superficial wounds, including burns, the medicine is applied undiluted to the areas to be treated.For antiseptic rinses, the medicine can be diluted.The following dilutions are recommended as a guideline: Rinsing as part of wound treatment (e.g. pressure ulcers, lower leg ulcers, burns) and perioperative infection prophylaxis 1: 2 to 1: 20. Normal tap water is suitable for dilution.If approximate isotonicity is desired, physiological saline or Ringer's solution can be used.The dilutions should always be made fresh and used as soon as possible.

The brown color of the drug is a property of the preparation and indicates its effectiveness.Extensive discoloration indicates that the effectiveness of the preparation has been exhausted.

If used repeatedly, the frequency and duration of use depends on the indication.The medicine can be used once or several times a day.Wound treatment should be continued as long as there are still signs of infection or a clear risk of infection in the wound conditions.If your symptoms have not improved after regular use for several days (2 to 5 days), or if symptoms recur after treatment has been completed, please consult your doctor.

If you have used more than you should, please read the “Side effects” section".

If you have any further questions about using this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Intake

The medicine is intended for external use undiluted and in dilutions.It should be applied to the area to be treated until completely wetted.The antiseptic film that forms when it dries can be easily washed off with water.

For skin disinfection or antiseptic of the mucous membrane, e.g.B. before surgical procedures, biopsies, injections, punctures, blood samples, bladder catheterizations, the medicine should be used undiluted.During preoperative skin disinfection, “puddle formation” under the patient must be avoided due to possible skin irritation.

Normal tap water is suitable for dilution. If approximate isotonicity is desired, physiological saline or Ringer's solution can be used.The dilutions should always be made fresh and used as soon as possible.

The brown color of the drug is a property of the preparation and indicates its effectiveness.Extensive discoloration indicates that the effectiveness of the preparation has been exhausted.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using the medicine.After thyroid disease or in the case of goiter, you should only use the medicine over a longer period of time and over large areas (e.g. over 10% of the body surface and longer than 14 days) if your doctor has expressly instructed you to do so.Even after therapy has ended (up to 3 months), attention should be paid to early symptoms of possible hyperthyroidism and thyroid function should be monitored if necessary.

If lithium therapy is used at the same time, regular use of the drug should be avoided.When disinfecting the skin before surgical procedures or operations, puddle formation under the patient should be avoided due to possible skin irritation and possible skin burns (2nd - 3rd degree).

In newborns and infants up to 6 months of age, the medicine should only be used on the express instructions of the doctor and in an extremely limited manner.In this case, a check of thyroid function is necessary.Accidental ingestion of the medicine by the infant through the mouth must be avoided at all costs.

The risk of hyperthyroidism caused by iodine is increased in older people.You should therefore only use the medicine after consulting your doctor.In older patients with goiter or a particular predisposition to thyroid dysfunction, large-scale and long-term use should only be carried out on the express instructions of the doctor.If necessary, thyroid function should be monitored.

Because of the oxidizing effect of the active ingredient povidone-iodine, various diagnostic tests can produce false-positive results during treatment.Povidone-iodine can influence the iodine uptake of the thyroid;This can lead to disruptions in diagnostic tests of the thyroid during treatment with the drug and make planned radioiodine therapy impossible.Before a new scintigram is taken, an interval of at least 1 - 2 weeks should be maintained after discontinuation of treatment with the drug.

The medicine has no influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the medicine should only be used on the express instructions of the doctor and in an extremely limited manner.In this case, a check of the child's thyroid function is necessary.Accidental ingestion of the drug by the infant with its mouth on the breast of the nursing mother must be avoided at all costs.

Notes

No prescription is required for this product.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.

Other

The solution is not intended for ingestion.If a new infection occurs after discontinuing treatment with the solution, treatment can be restarted.Special solutions are recommended for use on the eyes.Dilutions should always be made fresh and used quickly.Discoloration of the solution indicates the end of its effectiveness.After use in infants and small children, have your thyroid function checked by a doctor.