Mercuric iodide

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

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

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.

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

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

• None

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

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

fasciculations, paresthesias, irritability, insomnia

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

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.

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

• If pregnant or nursing, consult a practitioner before using.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Oral

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

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

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

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

• ACTIVE INGREDIENT

• MERCURIUS IODATUS RUBER

• INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

• Inactive Ingredients – Lactose, Sucrose

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• SORE THROAT LEFT SIDE®^[1]

There is limited information regarding look alike drug names.

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