Introduction About CADOMER POWDER

CADOMER POWDER contains Cadexomer Iodine which belongs to a group of medicines called Anti-Bacterial agents. It is used for the management of chronic exuding wounds such as leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers and infected traumatic and surgical wounds.

CADOMER POWDER is not recommended for use if you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), ulcers due to collagen diseases and large ulcers. Contact your doctor before applying it.

CADOMER POWDER should be used with caution in patients with latent hyperthyroidism and nodular goitre (swelling of the thyroid gland). Contact your doctor before applying it.

CADOMER POWDER is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor if you experience any side effects after applying CADOMER POWDER.

Uses Of CADOMER POWDER

Manage:

• Leg ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Infected traumatic and surgical wounds

How CADOMER POWDER Works

CADOMER POWDER is an antibacterial agent and when applied to the wound, it cleans it by absorbing fluids, removing pus and debris and forming a moist gel over the wound surface and the iodine present in this medicine helps to kill micro-organisms in the wound site. Thus, helps to promote wound healing.

How to use CADOMER POWDER

After cleaning the wound preferably with sterile water, physiological saline or a wet swab, CADOMER POWDER is sprinkled into the wound to a depth of about 3mm and then cover with a dry dressing of gauze. In venous leg ulcer patients, a compression bandage or elastic stocking should also be applied. Remove any remaining CADOMER POWDER with a gentle stream of saline or sterile water if applicable.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

CADOMER POWDER is not recommended for use in pregnant women, as it may cross the placental barrier. Consult your doctor before applying it.

Breastfeeding

CADOMER POWDER is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women, as it may pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before applying it

Allergy

Do not apply CADOMER POWDER if you are allergic to cadexomer iodine or to iodine or any other ingredients of this medicine.

Interactions

A. Drug - Drug interactions:

Before using CADOMER POWDER, inform your doctor if you are using, have taken or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally use too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Signs and symptoms of iodine poisoning are vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea, followed by lack of urine production 1-3 days later. Death can result from circulatory failure, swelling of the glottis (throat) causing asphyxia (difficulty breathing) or pulmonary oedema (fluid in the lungs).

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep CADOMER POWDER out of reach of children
• Store CADOMER POWDER below 25°C

FAQs About CADOMER POWDER

Q: What are the side effects of CADOMER POWDER?

A: The side effects of using CADOMER POWDER are mild stinging sensation within the first hour after management. This can be reduced if the wound surface is left moist before applying CADOMER POWDER and mild redness, without sensitisation, has been observed occasionally. An adherent crust can form when this medicine is not changed with sufficient frequency.

Q: Who should not use CADOMER POWDER?

A: CADOMER POWDER is not recommended for use if you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), ulcers due to collagen diseases and large ulcers, allergic history to iodine or cadexomer iodine. Contact your doctor before applying it.

Q: Is CADOMER POWDER safe in pregnancy?

A: CADOMER POWDER is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may crosses the placental barrier. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby before applying it.

Q: How to use CADOMER POWDER?

A: After cleaning the wound preferably with sterile water, physiological saline or a wet swab, CADOMER POWDER is sprinkled into the wound to a depth of about 3mm and then covered with a dry dressing of gauze. In venous leg ulcer patients, a compression bandage or elastic stocking should also be applied. Remove any remaining CADOMER POWDER with a gentle stream of saline or sterile water if applicable.

Q: How long can I use CADOMER POWDER?

A: Always apply CADOMER POWDER as advised by your doctor. It is for external use only. The duration of management should not exceed 6 months. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

References

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3. Malone M, Johani K, Jensen SO, Gosbell IB, Dickson HG, McLennan S, Hu H, Vickery K. Effect of cadexomer iodine on the microbial load and diversity of chronic non-healing diabetic foot ulcers complicated by biofilm in vivo. NIH National Library of Medicine, National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubMed Central. July 2017. [Accessed on January 12th 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5890712/

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