Betadine, 10% ointment 20 g

Antiseptic and disinfectant.

Released from the complex with PVP, on contact with skin and mucous membranes, iodine forms iodamines with bacterial proteins, coagulates them and causes the death of microorganisms.

It has rapid bactericidal effect on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (except for M. tuberculosis). It is effective against fungi, viruses and protozoa.

Indications

Bacterial and fungal skin infections;
burns;
trophic ulcers;
bedsores;
infectious dermatitis;
abrasions;
wounds.

Pharmacological effect

Antiseptic and disinfectant.

Released from the complex with PVP, upon contact with the skin and mucous membranes, iodine forms iodamines with bacterial proteins, coagulates them and causes the death of microorganisms.

It has a rapid bactericidal effect on gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (with the exception of M. tuberculosis). Effective against fungi, viruses, protozoa.

Special instructions

In case of dysfunction of the thyroid gland, the use of the drug is possible only under the strict supervision of a doctor.

The use of the drug in newborns is possible only in case of emergency, after testing the function of the thyroid gland.

Caution should be exercised when used regularly on damaged skin in patients with chronic renal failure.

A colored film is formed at the site of application, which persists until the entire amount of active iodine is released, which means that the effect of the drug ceases. Coloring on leather and fabrics is easily washed off with water.

Do not use for bites from insects, domestic or wild animals.

Coloring on leather and fabrics is easily washed off with water.

Avoid getting the drug into your eyes.

Active ingredient

Povidone-Iodine

Composition

Active ingredient:

100 mg povidone-iodine;

Excipients:

sodium bicarbonate,

macrogoal 400,

macrogol 4000,

macrogol 1000,

purified water

Pregnancy

Betadine is not recommended for use from the 3rd month of pregnancy and during lactation.

If therapy is necessary, the doctor decides on prescribing the drug individually.

It is necessary to monitor thyroid function in newborns and infants whose mothers used Betadine.

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to iodine and other components of the drug;
dysfunction of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) (see “Special instructions”);
thyroid adenoma;
Dühring’s dermatitis herpetiformis;
simultaneous use of radioactive iodine;
premature and newborn babies (see “Special instructions”).

With caution: pregnancy and lactation, chronic renal failure.

Side Effects

Possible: local manifestation of an allergic reaction to iodine (itching, hyperemia), which requires discontinuation of the drug.

Interaction

Incompatible with other antiseptics, especially those containing alkalis, enzymes and mercury.

In the presence of blood, the bactericidal effect may decrease, however, with increasing concentrations of the drug, the bactericidal activity may be increased.

Storage conditions

The ointment should be stored at a temperature not exceeding 25°C and a relative humidity not exceeding 75%.

Shelf life

3 years.

Manufacturer

EGIS, Hungary