Betadine
Drug name: Betadine
Active Ingredients:
- Povidone-Iodine
Therapeutic actions: Betadine contains the active ingredient Povidone iodine that belongs to a group of antiseptics called iodophores. Being in contact with vaginal mucus membrane povidone iodine gradually and evenly release iodine, possessing wide spectrum of antibacterial activity. Iodine also exerts antifungal, antiprotozoal as well as disinfecting effect. Iodine works by blocking the amino groups of cellular proteins that is ultimately fatal for microorganisms.
Indications: Betadine vaginal suppositories are used to treat:
- Acute and chronic vaginal inflammation caused by bacteria.
- vaginal infection caused by fungi.
- Genital herpes.
- Vaginal infection caused by trichomonads, clamydia and gardnerella.
Betadine ointment is indicated in the treatment of burns, infectious ulcers and bed sores, skin infections, super infectious dermatosis , viral skin infections
Contraindications and cautions: You should not use Betadine in the following conditions:
- Known hypersensitivity or allergy to povidone- iodine
- Thyroid glands diseases such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis , nodular colloidal goitre or endemic goitre.
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- In children
You should Betadine with caution in decreased kidney function
Your health care provider should regularly monitor your thyroid gland function while taking Betadene.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Betadine will experience it or any other.
- Kidney diseases
- Hypernatraemia
- Skin rash and itch
- In rare cases metabolic acidosis
- Skin allergic reactions
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Betadine, please read the information provided with Betadine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Betadine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Do not use Betadine in combination with antiseptics, containing mercury, alkali salts and enzymatic ointments.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Betadine with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
