The drug "Yoks" is a tool forexternal use. The active ingredient in it is Povidone-Iodine - an antiseptic with a broad spectrum of action. Compared with ordinary iodine (alcohol solution), its action is longer, while more gentle: povidone-iodine does not burn the mucous membranes and skin.
Based on this connection, severaldrugs: "Betadine", "Vokadin", "Jodosept" and others. "Yoks", the instruction to which speaks of its activity not only with respect to bacteria, but also fungi, protozoa and viruses, is by far the most popular of them. It effectively treats colds of the throat, copes well with stomatitis and glossitis - inflammatory diseases of the tongue, the cause of which may be an infection or injury. Attached to the drug "Yoks" instructions for use contains information about its composition: so, in addition to povidone-iodine, it contains allantoin - a substance with astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. For many years, it is included in the rejuvenating creams, as it accelerates the regeneration (restoration) of tissues. These properties of allantoin are indispensable in the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and throat, which are often very painful.
Containing all the necessary information about the drug"Yoks" instructions for its use recommends using this remedy for catarrhal, follicular and lacunar tonsillitis, chronic tonsillitis, pharyngitis and glossitis. Despite the wide spectrum of action of this drug, treatment in no way cancels the use of antibiotics. If the doctor has prescribed antibiotic therapy for you, the drug "Yoks" (the instruction specifies this) should be used in parallel. At the same time, using it simultaneously with other local means, for example, for gargling, can cause an undesirable chemical reaction. So, do not use it with hydrogen peroxide. It does not combine with salts of copper and iron, mercury and lead, mineral acids, alkaloid salts, etc. If you are taking by mouth or using any drugs for local treatment, if you are going to use this drug, you should consult your doctor.
The drug "Yoks" is available in two medicinalforms - concentrated solution and spray. The last of them can be used in the treatment only of adult patients and children over 8 years old - if they know how to hold their breath and there is no danger that they will accidentally inhale the drug when spraying. It is used 2-4 times a day. "Yoks" -solution instruction permits for use by children from 6 years old and adults. It is used to rinse out inflamed surfaces and rinse them. Before use, the concentrated solution is diluted with water: 0.5 tsp per 100 ml. Rinse your mouth or throat should be half a minute to ensure the optimal duration of action of the drug. In no case can not swallow it! In this case, acute poisoning may develop. Treat it with sorbents that prevent the absorption of iodine, and diuretics, contributing to its removal from the body. Take particular care so that the liquid does not swallow the baby during rinsing. Do not allow the drug in the eyes. If this does happen, rinse them with plenty of water.
"Yoks" can not be used to treat those whosuffers from hyperthyroidism, renal and heart failure, as well as patients with hypersensitivity to iodine. It can not be prescribed for laryngitis. The use of the drug is prohibited for nursing mothers and women who are waiting for a child: the drug "Yox" during pregnancy can harm the fetus, as its components freely penetrate the placenta. In this case, for the treatment of diseases of the throat and oral cavity, you should choose another, safer antiseptic.
