Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Iodine Tincture BP
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Iodine, Potassium iodide may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
this medicine Apply it to the skin.
- Do not use for long periods.
- Do not use on large open wounds.
- Do not cover with a dressing after use.
Iodine Tincture contains iodine which is an antiseptic. It is for use on minor wounds, cuts and scrapes.
Adults, the elderly and children
- Apply to the affected area using cotton wool as required. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
If you notice these or any other side effect not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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5. Storing this medicine
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- Keep it out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Keep the container tightly closed.
- Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Iodine Tincture
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210 x 148mm flat (27 x 148mm folded)
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6. Further information What is in this medicine
The active ingredients are: iodine 2.5% w/v, potassium iodide 2.5% w/v. The other ingredients are: purified water and ethanol 89% v/v.
What the medicine looks like
Iodine Tincture is a dark brown liquid which smells of alcohol. It is supplied in 25ml bottles.
Marketing authorisation holder and L.C.M. Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK.
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Iodine Tincture Product Title This leaflet was last revised in February 2015
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Now read the rest of the leaflet before you use this medicine. It includes other information which might be especially important for you.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need any more information or advice.
- If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
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you or your child are having….
- Tests on the thyroid as Iodine Tincture may interfere with the results.
Like all medicines, Iodine Tincture can have side effects, although these don't affect everyone. Allergic reactions may occur including:
- Itching.
- Blistering.
- Bruising of the skin.
- Fever.
- Pain in the joints.
- Enlarged lymph nodes.
- An increase in the number of white cells in the blood.
- Frequent application to the skin may cause dryness and irritation.
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Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if
- Highly flammable. Keep away from naked flames.
Possible side effects
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Do not use….
- On newborn infants.
- On large open wounds.
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- An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 6.
- A thyroid problem.
- Lithium therapy for manic depression.
- Or on newborn infants.
If you accidentally swallow some see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
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Do not use the medicine if you or your child have….
Important information about Iodine Tincture
- This medicine is an antiseptic for use on minor wounds.
- It can be used on adults and children.
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2. Before you use this medicine
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Iodine Tincture
(iodine, potassium iodide)
Frequently asked questions about Iodine Tincture BP
What is the active substance in Iodine Tincture BP?
The active substance in Iodine Tincture BP is iodine, potassium iodide.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Iodine Tincture BP, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Iodine Tincture BP without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: iodine, potassium iodide
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
As an antiseptic for use on minor wounds, cuts and abrasions.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
For cutaneous use.The product is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.Apply to the affected part with cotton wool or a small brush.
4.3. Contraindications
Contraindicated for patients hypersensitive to iodine or iodides.Contradicted for use in newborn infants.Contradicted in patients with thyroid disorders or those receiving lithium therapy.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Avoid prolonged use.For external use only.Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.Solutions of iodine applied to the skin should not be covered with occlusive dressings, (otc packs to state the shortened warning, “ DO NOT COVER” ).Do not use on large, open wounds.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Administration of this product may interfere with tests of thyroid function.
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Use with caution during pregnancy and lactation. Iodides cross the placenta and are excreted in breast milk.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None or negligible influence.
4.8. Undesirable effects
May cause allergic reactions, including urticaria, angioedema, cutaneous haemorrhage or purpuras, fever, arthralgia, lymphadenopathy and eosinophilia. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
4.9. Overdose
This product is not intended for internal use.Symptoms of acute poisoning from ingestion of iodine include a disagreeable metallic taste, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea, thirst and headache may occur. The fatal dose of iodine is 2 to 3g. Symptomatic treatment for allergic reactions and iodism may be required, although symptoms usually subside rapidly when administration of iodine or iodide is stopped.In acute poisoning copious draughts of milk and starch mucilage should be given. Lavage should probably not be attempted and certainly not unless iodine had been ingested in sufficiently dilute form not to produce gastrointestinal corrosion. Other treatments include activated charcoal and sodium thiosulphate solution 1% or 5% to reduce iodine to the less toxic iodides. Electrolyte and water losses should be replaced and the circulation should be maintained. Pethidine or morphine sulphate may be given for pain, under medical supervision. A tracheotomy may become necessary.Provided the product is not applied to large, open wounds or used for prolonged periods, clinically significant systemic absorption is unlikely. Systemic toxicity may lead to shock, tachycardia, fever, metabolic acidosis and renal impairment Death may be due to circulatory failure, oedema of the epiglottis resulting in asphyxia, aspiration pneumonia or pulmonary oedema. Oesophageal stricture may occur if the patient survives the acute stage.
🇵🇱 Known in Poland as
Medicines sold in Poland with the same active substance: W Polsce znany jako
⚠ Not the same combination. This medicine contains Iodine, Potassium iodide. The products below do not contain exactly the same set of active substances — they are not direct substitutes.
⚠ Same active substance, but a different pharmaceutical form (for example a gel instead of a tablet). Not interchangeable — ask a pharmacist.
- Proactive partial — not the same combinationIodine · inhaler / nebuliser
- Blockade partial — not the same combinationIodine · taken by mouth
Some of these do not contain exactly the same active substances — check each one. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Polish medicines in the UK →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Iodine Tincture BP. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.