Betadine 1% Povidone-iodine Oral Mouthwash 200ml bottle

PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC CATEGORY
Antiseptics and disinfectants.

INDICATIONS
Betadine 10% Gel: Disinfection of injured skin (wounds, sores, etc. ..) Betadine 10% Cutaneous solution, alcoholic: Disinfection and cleaning of injured skin (wounds, sores, etc. ..). Betadine 1% Mouthwash: Disinfection of the oral mucosa. Betadine 10% Impregnated gauze: Disinfection of damaged skin (wounds, sores).

CONTRAINDICATIONS / SECONDARY EFFECT
Hypersensitivity to the components. Use with caution in subjects with thyroid disease. Do not use in children younger 'less than 6 months. The mouthwash should not be used in children under 6 years of age. Use only in case of real need and under direct medical supervision.

DOSAGE
Betadine 10% Cutaneous solution, alcoholic: It is applied directly on the skin for disinfection before, during and after surgery. It can be covered with gauze and adhesive bandages. Apply a layer of the brown solution twice a day until a medium intensity color is obtained; a surface film is formed which does not stain. A quantity of 5 ml of solution (containing 50 mg of iodine) is sufficient to treat an area of about 15 cm per side. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE. Betadine 10% Gel: Apply 2 times a day as needed directly on the affected area a light layer of gel. 3 g of gel equal to about 15 cm (containing 30 mg of iodine) are sufficient to treat an area of 10 cm per side. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE. Betadine 1% Mouthwash: Dilute to your taste, only when necessary, bearing in mind that the effectiveness is maintained at the dilution of 1 part of Betadine for 2 parts of water, and gargle 2-3 times a day. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE. Betadine 10% Impregnated gauze: Apply 1 gauze, 1-3 times per day. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE.

INTERACTIONS
Avoid the simultaneous use of other antiseptics and detergents. Do not use soaps or ointments containing mercury or benzoin compounds on the treated area at the same time.

SIDE EFFECTS
In some cases burning or irritation: in this case, stop the treatment. The reaction of iodine with injured tissues can delay healing. It can interfere with thyroid function tests.