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Remove cap. Drink deeply.
It's called topical because it goes on your skin. Just rub it on.
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How are iodine compounds used?
Iodine compounds have the broadest spectrum of all topical anti-infectives, with action against bacteria, fungi, viruses, spores, protozoa, and yeasts.
What element has atomic number of 53?
Iodine is a halogen. Single atom has 53 protons.
Is iodine tincture same as weak iodine?
Tincture of iodine is a mixture of iodine dissolved in a potassium iodide solution. Iodine is the pure compound. At room temperate, iodine is quite unstable and tends to sublime. The tincture of iodine KI3 is used to stabilize iodine in certain experiments and as a reagent.
What is the name of a iodine ion?
The iodine anion is iodide. (I^(-)).
Is iodine rare?
Iodine is added to salt of table so Iodine is rare.
What is tincture of iodine and what is it used for?
Tincture of iodine is about 5% iodine, potassium iodide, and sodium iodide in ethanol and water. It's a topical antiseptic and disinfectant.
What is the trade name for povidone iodine a topical anti infective?
Betadine
Will iodine on horse's hooves make them tougher?
Not to my knowledge, Iodine is frequently used as a topical antispetic - to reduce the risk of serious infection following damage/injury.
Is mercuroclear similar to iodine?
Mercuroclear and iodine are both used as topical antiseptics. Mercuroclear is also used to treat minor skin itching and has the advantage of being clear and therefore not staining the skin as iodine can.
How are iodine compounds used?
Iodine compounds have the broadest spectrum of all topical anti-infectives, with action against bacteria, fungi, viruses, spores, protozoa, and yeasts.
When using betamethasone or hydrocortisone do you apply it externally?
If it is a topical cream it is recommended to apply it externally, so yes.
What is the best medicine for cockroach bite?
If there is no infection then take antihistamine and apply topical steroid. In case of infection, topical or oral antibiotics are recommended
Does iodine burn when you apply it to wounds?
Yes!
Will iodine help leg pain?
Topical iodine will not help leg pain. It will kill 90% of bacteria on the skin within 90 seconds. It can disinfect a cut or scrape, but it will probably hurt a little when it's applied.
Is iodised salt bad for you?
Iodine itself is a deadly poison. In a "tincture of iodine" it was once used as a topical antibiotic, applied to cuts and scrapes. (It hurt like hell!) Tiny amounts of iodine are essential to life; lack of sufficient iodine causes a disease called goiter. In the US, we prevent iodine deficiency by adding trace amounts of iodine to table salt. That's why most salt is called "iodized".
What is the medicine for cockroach bite?
You could apply an antiseptic to the bite, such as tincture of iodine, or polysporin.
How do I know how much ivomectin ivoron topical to apply to my 95lb. lab to treat red mange?
You ask your vet
