RXMARINE CHEMICAL TAG::
- Iodine test is based on the fact that polyiodide ions form colored adsorption complex with helical chains of glucose residue of amylase (blue-black), dextrin (black), or glycogen (reddish-brown).
- Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and branched polysaccharides like cellulose remain colorless. Amylopectin produces an orange-yellow hue.
- The reagent used in the iodine test is Lugol’s iodine, which is an aqueous solution of elemental iodine and potassium iodide.
Iodine is a highly effective topical antimicrobial that has been used clinically in the treatment of wounds for more than 170 years. It has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity with efficacy against bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses and can be used to treat both acute and chronic wounds1.
Adults and teenagers—0.3 to 1 mL three to four times a day. · Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.