Mercuric iodide: Difference between revisions

Mercuric iodide
	Adult Indications & Dosage
	Pediatric Indications & Dosage
	Contraindications
	Warnings & Precautions
	Adverse Reactions
	Drug Interactions
	Use in Specific Populations
	Administration & Monitoring
	Overdosage
	Pharmacology
	Clinical Studies
	How Supplied
	Images
	Patient Counseling Information
	Precautions with Alcohol
	Brand Names
	Look-Alike Names

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Revision as of 19:21, 22 April 2015

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rabin Bista, M.B.B.S. [2]

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Overview

Mercuric iodide is a antiseptic that is FDA approved for the treatment of Sore Throat. Common adverse reactions include fasciculations, paresthesias, irritability, insomnia.

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

Indications

To be used for acute self-limiting conditions according to standard homeopathic indications

Directions

Take at onset of symptoms. Repeat every 2 hours or as needed until relieved. If condition persists or worsens discontinue use and consult a practitioner.

Adults: dissolve 5-10 pellets in 1 oz. of filtered water or take dry by mouth. Children and infants: 1-5 pellets.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Mercuric iodide in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Mercuric iodide in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

Indications

To be used for acute self-limiting conditions according to standard homeopathic indications

Directions

Take at onset of symptoms. Repeat every 2 hours or as needed until relieved. If condition persists or worsens discontinue use and consult a practitioner.

Adults: dissolve 5-10 pellets in 1 oz. of filtered water or take dry by mouth. Children and infants: 1-5 pellets.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Mercuric iodide in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Mercuric iodide in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

None

Warnings

If pregnant or nursing, consult a practitioner before using.
Keep these and all medications out of the reach of children.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Mercuric iodide in the drug label.

Body as a Whole

Cardiovascular

Digestive

Endocrine

Hematologic and Lymphatic

Metabolic and Nutritional

Musculoskeletal

Neurologic

Respiratory

Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions

Special Senses

Urogenital

Miscellaneous

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Mercuric iodide in the drug label.

Body as a Whole

Cardiovascular

Digestive

Endocrine

Hematologic and Lymphatic

Metabolic and Nutritional

Musculoskeletal

Neurologic

Respiratory

Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions

Special Senses

Urogenital

Miscellaneous

Drug Interactions

Drug

Description

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

If pregnant or nursing, consult a practitioner before using.

Pregnancy Category (AUS):

Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Mercuric iodide in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Mercuric iodide during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

If pregnant or nursing, consult a practitioner before using.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercuric iodide with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercuric iodide with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercuric iodide with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercuric iodide with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercuric iodide in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercuric iodide in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Mercuric iodide in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Mercuric iodide in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

Oral

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Mercuric iodide in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Mercuric iodide in the drug label.

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Overdose of Mercuric iodide in the drug label.

Pharmacology

There is limited information regarding Mercuric iodide Pharmacology in the drug label.

Mechanism of Action

Structure

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

MERCURIUS IODATUS RUBER INACTIVE INGREDIENTS Inactive Ingredients - Lactose, Sucrose

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Mercuric iodide in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Mercuric iodide in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Mercuric iodide in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Mercuric iodide in the drug label.

How Supplied

Storage

There is limited information regarding Mercuric iodide Storage in the drug label.

Images

Drug Images

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Package and Label Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL

This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.

Ingredients and Appearance

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Mercuric iodide in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

Alcohol-Mercuric iodide interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

SORE THROAT LEFT SIDE®^[1]

Look-Alike Drug Names

There is limited information regarding look alike drug names.

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.

↑ "Mercuric iodide".

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