Iodinol from nail fungus: instructions for use, reviews, price of the drug

Iodinol is a local preparation with pronounced antiseptic and bactericidal properties. It has antiviral and fungicidal activity, therefore it is used in the fight against onychomycosis. We suggest you find out how Iodinol is used for nail fungus in practice.

Composition, release form and price

The drug is available in the form of a water-based solution, painted in a dark color. It has a second name - "blue iodine".

The composition of Iodinol (100 ml) includes:

• 0.1 g of iodine;
• 0.3 g of potassium iodide;
• 0.9 polyvinyl alcohol.

The drug breaks down on contact with sunlight, alkali and low temperatures, it dissolves well in water. So that it does not lose its qualities, it is recommended to store Iodinol in its original packaging at room temperature. The medicine is safer than the traditional alcoholic solution of iodine, as it has less toxicity.

The product is available in opaque plastic or glass bottles with a volume of 50 and 100 ml. The cost of 100 ml of the drug is from 25 rubles in Russia and from 135 hryvnia in Ukraine.

pharmachologic effect

Iodinol has the following medicinal properties:

• antifungal;
• antiseptic;
• bactericidal;
• regenerating.

With the help of polyvinyl alcohol, the effectiveness of the drug is prolonged. Slow splitting of active ingredients makes it gentle on nails and skin, does not provoke irritation.

The active substances penetrate directly into the cell membrane of the causative agents of onychomycosis, destroying the protein fractions. Microorganisms die, their growth and development is disrupted.

Instructions for use for onychomycosis

In folk medicine, Iodinol is often recommended as an effective remedy against fungal infections. The recommended duration of treatment is no more than 5 days.

Compress. A gauze napkin is moistened with Iodinol and applied to the foci of onychomycosis. Wrap it up with cellophane wrap and fix it with a bandage. The compress is left on all night and day. It is allowed to be worn around the clock, changing every 12 hours for a fresh one.

During this period of time, the causative agents of the disease die, and the tissues of the nail plate become softer, allowing the upper layer to be scraped off. By the end of the fifth day, with uncomplicated forms of mycotic infection, the old nail completely comes off, and the growth of healthy tissues begins under it.

If this does not happen, you need to pause for 3-5 days, and then carry out a new course of treatment. Or use alternative fungicidal agents of a local nature, since further use of Iodinol may be undesirable.

Lubrication of nails. With candidiasis and mycosis, the nails are treated with Iodinol solution 2 to 4 times a day. The drug is left on damaged tissues until completely absorbed. Bandaging is not required.

Baths. One of the most popular options for dealing with nail fungus. Pour 2 liters of hot water into the basin. Add a small amount of Iodinol until the liquid turns unsaturated blue. Dip your feet or hands into the bath for 20 minutes. After the procedure, wipe your feet and remove the softened tissue with a pumice stone and nail scissors. After finishing the treatment, apply a thin layer of Iodinol on the nail roller. Manipulations are carried out 2 times a day.

Ointment. Grind the dry celandine plant to a powdery state in a coffee grinder. Pour the product into a small container and add a little Iodinol to make a gruel. Treat the foci of onychomycosis with ointment in the morning and evening, leaving the drug on the nails for 30 minutes.

The course, as in previous cases, should not exceed 5 days. During this time, the old nail, affected by the fungus, usually completely disappears.

Other folk recipes. In addition to the listed ways of using the drug, Iodinol can be found in some alternative medicine. Let's find out more about them.

• Iodinol is mixed with table vinegar or apple cider vinegar in a 1: 1 ratio. The composition is used to treat the foci of onychomycosis once a day. The recommended course of treatment is 1 month, provided that the drug is well tolerated. Then you need to take a mandatory break for 14 days, and repeat the treatment again according to the same scheme.

• By analogy with the previous recipe, Iodinol is mixed with medical alcohol in equal proportions. The tool is applied to the nails 2 times a day. The recommended course is 2 weeks. Then repeat the treatment, but reduce the treatment with the mixture to once a day.

Do not mix the drug with hydrogen peroxide and other antiseptic agents, except for medical alcohol and 9% vinegar. This is due to the fact that Iodinol is a powerful and aggressive medication. And in other cases, it is recommended to use it to combat onychomycosis as an independent remedy.

Any combinations based on the combination of Iodinol with other drugs or its independent use cannot be practiced without the knowledge of the doctor. Specialist approval for treatment reduces the risk of developing adverse reactions from the body.

Use in children, pregnant and lactating

In these situations, you should use safer, alternative folk or medication methods to combat onychomycosis, after prior consultation with your doctor.

Contraindications and side effects

Iodinol is prohibited for external use in the following cases:

• children under 5 years of age;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• individual hypersensitivity to iodine;
• pathology of the thyroid gland.

Side effects of the drug include:

• general weakness;
• rashes on the skin;
• violation of well-being;
• convulsive syndrome.

A repeated course of treatment with Iodinol can be carried out only if the therapy regimen is agreed with a specialist. There should be a pause of several days between its use.

Analogs

The closest in composition to Iodinol is the usual 5% alcohol solution of iodine. It also has a proven antifungal effect. But it acts more aggressively on nails and skin, therefore it is recommended for the treatment and prevention of mycotic infections much less often.

Any antiseptics containing iodine are considered as substitutes for Iodinol. This list includes the drugs listed in the table.

Name	Description
IODONATE	Antiseptic and disinfecting drug. Possesses antimicrobial activity, including from the causative agents of onychomycosis. Available in 1 liter orange bottles. The cost in Russia is from 54 rubles, in Ukraine from 16 hryvnia.
SODIUM IODIDE	It is prescribed for mycotic infections due to its pronounced antiseptic effect. The drug is available in the form of a powder that is highly soluble in water and alcohol. The product is sold in packs of 5 g. in Russia its cost is from 30 rubles, in Ukraine - from 6 hryvnia.
LYUGOL SOLUTION	It has antiseptic, fungicidal and anti-inflammatory properties. For nail fungus, it is used topically. The cost in Russia is from 78 rubles per bottle of 25 ml, in Ukraine - from 5.7 hryvnia.

If it is necessary to select an analogue of Iodinol, self-medication should be abandoned. All substitutes for the drug contain iodine as an active ingredient, which, if used uncontrolled, becomes the result of a malfunction of the thyroid gland.

Reviews

Camilla, 34 years old. “I used Iodinol baths for nail fungus. The method can hardly be called modern, of course, but it is effective and very cheap. I learned about the drug from my mother. "

Olga, 28 years old. “My husband caught nail fungus at work. Used to treat a bath with Iodinol, and then applied it directly to the affected area. After a few days, the situation improved. After that, they began to use the drug 2 times a week. After a month, the symptoms of the disease were completely gone. "

Julia, 30 years old. “I brought the fungus from the sea. Nails not only turned yellow and crumbled, but also itched terribly, there was periodic pain. I didn't want to go to the doctor, I found a budget treatment option on the Internet - Iodinol and positive reviews on it. I did baths and lotions. The remedy helped, the fungus was gone, and a healthy one grew in the place of the old nail ”.

Iodinol is a modern, safe drug at an affordable cost. It is effective against mycotic infections. Its use at an early stage of onychomycosis will help to cure the symptoms of the disease in a short time.