Betadine Ointment5%
Ointment
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Betadine Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Betadine Ointment is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Betadine Ointment is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent. Used as a mouthwash to kill germs that cause sore throat. It also relieves dryness or irritat... View More
Uses of Betadine Ointment
- Wound infection
Side effects of Betadine Ointment
- No common side effects seen
How to use Betadine Ointment
Check the label before use. Take the mouthwash in the quantity as advised by your doctor and put it in your mouth. Swish for 30 seconds to 1 minute and ... View More
How Betadine Ointment works
Betadine Ointment is an antiseptic medicine. When used as a mouthwash, it kills harmful microorganisms of your mouth. This is how it works to prevent an... View More
What if you forget to take Betadine Ointment?
If you miss a dose of Betadine Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Betadine Ointment helps treat infections of the lining of the mouth and throat, such as gingivitis and mouth ulcers.
- It may also be used to maintain oral hygiene before, during and after dental and oral surgery.
- Gargle or rinse the mouth with Betadine Ointment for up to 30 seconds. It should not be swallowed.
- Do not use for more than 14 days without talking to your doctor first.
Indication
Primary or secondary topical infections, infected surgical incisions, infected decubitus or stasis ulcers, pyodermas, secondarily infected dermatoses, a... View More
Adult Dose
Adult: As Oinement: For the treatment of infection: Apply once or twice daily or at dressing changes for a maximum of 14 days. For the prevention o... View More
Contraindication
Regular use is contraindicated in patients or users with thyroid disorders (in particular nodular colloid goitre, endemic goiter and Hashimotos thyroid... View More
Mode of Action
Povidone-iodine is an iodophore with a powerful broad-spectrum germicidal activity against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and spores... View More
Precaution
Pregnancy, lactation; neonates.
Side Effect
Local skin irritation and sensitivity. Application to large areas of denuded skin may produce systemic effects due to iodine absorption.The application... View More
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