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What is bismuth subnitrate and iodoform impregnated gauze used for after ENT surgery?

Name: What is bismuth subnitrate and iodoform impregnated gauze used for after ENT surgery?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:37:24.894Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Bismuth subnitrate and iodoform paste impregnated gauze is used as an antiseptic to prevent infection and thereby assist healing after ENT procedures.

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Bismuth Subnitrate and Iodoform Paste Impregnated GauzeMartindale Pharma, an Ethypharm Group Company · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 1Document updated 18 February 2015

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