{"product_id":"polysept-decubitus-pressure-sores-ointment","title":"POLYSEPT, decubitus, pressure sores ointment","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePOLYSEPT, decubitus, pressure sores ointment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eActive ingredients: povidone iodine 10 g\/100 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor repeated, temporary use as an antiseptic for damaged skin, e.g. B. decubitus (pressure sore), leg ulcers (lower leg ulcer), superficial wounds and burns, infected and superinfected dermatoses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor temporary use as an antiseptic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-h4 u-no-margin u-font-weight--bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactive POLYSEPT, decubitus, pressure sores ointment ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-ProductAdditionalInformation u-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 mg povidone iod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-h4 u-no-margin u-font-weight--bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOLYSEPT, decubitus, pressure sores ointment excipients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-ProductAdditionalInformation u-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emacrogol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium hydroxide for pH adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater, purified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndication\/ POLYSEPT, decubitus, pressure sores ointment Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor repeated, temporary use as an antiseptic for damaged skin, e.g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecubitus (pressure sore)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUlcus cruris (lower leg ulcer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuperficial wounds and burns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfected and superinfected skin diseases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOLYSEPT, decubitus, pressure sores ointment dosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways take the preparation exactly as directed.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlease check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUnless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the ointment is usually used as follows:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply the ointment evenly to the damaged area one or more times a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brown color of the ointment is a property of the preparation and indicates its effectiveness.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncreasing discoloration indicates a decrease in the effectiveness of the preparation.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf the color is completely removed, it is no longer effective.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you notice an extensive discoloration of the ointment, you should apply the preparation again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eduration of use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe application of the ointment should be continued as long as there are still signs of inflammation.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf your symptoms have not improved after several days (2 to 5 days) of regular use, or if symptoms reappear after the end of the treatment, please consult your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you use more than you should\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease read what side effects are possible?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOLYSEPT, decubitus, pressure sores ointment way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ointment is intended for external use only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply the ointment evenly to the damaged area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf necessary, a bandage can then be applied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003enotice\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe ointment is grease-free and washable.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn general, it can be removed from textiles and other materials with warm water and soap.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn stubborn cases, ammonia (ammonia) or fixing salt (sodium thiosulphate) will help.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBoth are available in pharmacies or drugstores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eside POLYSEPT, decubitus, pressure sores ointment effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all medicines, the preparation can have side effects, although not everyone gets them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe evaluation of side effects is based on the following frequency information:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery common: more than 1 in 10 people treated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon: less than 1 in 10 but more than 1 in 100 people treated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon: less than 1 in 100 but more than 1 in 1,000 people treated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare: less than 1 in 1,000 but more than 1 in 10,000 people treated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery rare: less than 1 in 10,000 people treated, or unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epossible side effects\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiseases of the immune system\/diseases of the skin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRarely\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHypersensitivity reactions of the skin, eg delayed-type contact allergic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereactions, which can manifest themselves in the form of itching, reddening, blisters, burning sensations or similar.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVery rare\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcute general allergic reactions, possibly with drop in blood pressure and\/or shortness of breath (anaphylactic reactions);\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAcute swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema or Quinckeedema)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eendocrine diseases\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignificant iodine absorption can occur with long-term use of the ointment on extensive areas of skin, wounds or burns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVery rare\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyperthyroidism (iodine-induced hyperthyroidism), possibly with symptoms such as increased pulse rate or inner restlessness in patients with thyroid disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetabolism and nutrition disorders \/ diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRarely\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the use of large amounts of medicines containing povidone-iodine (e.g. in the treatment of burns): electrolyte and serum osmolarity disorders, impairment of kidney function, acidification of the blood (metabolic acidosis).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOLYSEPT, decubitus, pressure sores ointment interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking\/using or have recently taken\/used other medicines, even if they are non-prescription medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePovidone-iodine can react with protein and various other organic substances such as blood and pus components, which can reduce its effectiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the simultaneous use of the preparation and enzymatic wound treatment agents, the enzyme component is oxidized by iodine, thereby weakening the effect of both drugs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mutual weakening of the effect also occurs with simultaneous use with hydrogen peroxide, taurolidine and silver-containing disinfectants or silver-containing wound dressings (formation of silver iodide).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe preparation must not be used at the same time or for a short time afterwards with mercury-containing disinfectants, as under certain circumstances a substance can form from iodine and mercury that damages the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use the preparation at the same time as or immediately after using disinfectants containing the active substance octenidine on the same or adjacent areas, as this may result in temporary dark discoloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are treated with lithium preparations, you should avoid long-term and\/or extensive use of the preparation, as absorbed iodine can promote the possible lithium-induced hypothyroidism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInfluencing diagnostic tests or radioiodine therapy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of the oxidizing effect of the active ingredient povidone-iodine, various diagnostic agents can deliver false-positive results during treatment with the preparation (including toluidine and guaiac resin for determining hemoglobin or glucose in the stool or urine).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe uptake of iodine by the thyroid gland can be influenced by povidone-iodine;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis can lead to disruptions in diagnostic examinations of the thyroid gland (thyroid scintigraphy, PBI determination, radioiodine diagnostics) during treatment with the preparation and make a planned radioiodine therapy impossible.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn interval of at least 1-2 weeks after discontinuation of treatment should be observed before recording a new scintigram.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhen used with food and drink\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot applicable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOLYSEPT, decubitus, pressure sores ointment Contraindications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe medicine must not be used:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or another existing (manifest) thyroid disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the very rare chronic skin inflammation dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eduring and until completion of radiotherapy with iodine (radio-iodine therapy) or if you are planning to have such treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance or any of the other ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003epregnancy POLYSEPT, decubitus, pressure sores ointment and breast feeding period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsk your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring pregnancy and breastfeeding, the ointment is only to be used on the doctor's express orders and is to be used in an extremely limited manner.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn this case, it is necessary to check the thyroid function in the child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003elactation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngestion of the ointment by the infant through the mouth through contact with the treated part of the nursing mother's body must be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatient POLYSEPT, decubitus, pressure sores ointment notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eParticular caution in use is required\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you suffer from thyroid diseases or you have a goiter, you should only use the preparation over a long period of time and over a large area (eg over 10% of the body surface and longer than 14 days) if expressly instructed by your doctor.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEven after the end of the therapy (up to 3 months) one should pay attention to early symptoms of a possible hyperthyroidism and, if necessary, monitor the thyroid function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eElderly people\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince older people are more likely to suffer from thyroid dysfunction, older people (\u0026gt;\/= 65 years) should only use the preparation over a large area and over a longer period of time if expressly instructed by their doctor.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf necessary, monitor thyroid function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003enewborns and infants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn newborns and infants up to the age of 6 months, the preparation is to be used only on the express instructions of the doctor and in an extremely limited manner.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA check of the thyroid function is necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngestion of the ointment by the infant when breastfeeding must be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDriving and using machines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe preparation has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DERMAPHARM AG","offers":[{"title":"20 g","offer_id":54927112896889,"sku":"04746245","price":23.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":54927112929657,"sku":"04746251","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":54927112962425,"sku":"04746268","price":29.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 g","offer_id":54927112995193,"sku":"09096384","price":38.61,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/0792\/0249\/files\/polysept-decubitus-pressure-sores-ointment-uk-1.jpg?v=1738761267","url":"https:\/\/ukdorf.co.uk\/products\/polysept-decubitus-pressure-sores-ointment","provider":"UKDorf (ELIVERA) Buy online, Reviews Est. 1988 London, UK.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}