Drug name: Jox
Active Ingredients:
- povidone-iodine + allantoin
Therapeutic effect of Jox: Jox is a preparation with antiseptic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. This medication is locally applied to cure ear-nose-throat diseases. This medication is very effective against protozoa, bacteria, fungi, and virus.
Indications: Jox is administered to cure infections which cause inflammations in the mouth cavity and pharynx.
Precautions and Restrictions: Do not use Jox under the following circumstances:
- Excess production of hormone by the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
- Heart failure
- Dermatitis herpetiformis
- Concomitant use of radioactive iodine
- If the user is a young infant below the age of 8
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Hypersensitive to iodine or allantoin
Jox is for the external use only, so never swallow or inhale this medicine.
Side effects of Jox: Listed below are some of the side effects one may experience using this medication. Please note that the side effects vary per individual and are not absolute in nature. A patient may or may not experience any after effects upon intake.
This is a safe medicine to use but in rare cases allergic reactions such as itching and rashes may occur.
If this medicine is used for a long time, about 7 to 10 days, then there are chances that the user may experience iodine poisoning which symptomized by larynx and eye edema, increased salivation, and metal taste.
The said list does not include all possible side effects as per report of the manufacturer. Please consult a physician or a pharmacist to know more about the health risks associated with Jox. Please read the fact sheet provided with the medicine for additional information and proper guidance.
Interactions: Jox can react with the medicines that you might be using already. In case, you are going to take any new medicine along with Jox, take the advice of a physician to prevent any problem in future. Do not use Jox with other antiseptics that are used locally to treat ear-nose-throat diseases.
Additional Information: Medicines should not be used without prior approval of a qualified medical care provider and don't share these drugs with anybody else. Jox is made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use for other purposes. Keep medicinal drugs out of the reach of children.
