Betadine Antiseptic Cream Special Precautions

Before use: Tell a doctor or pharmacist if the patient: is allergic to iodine or povidone; has a thyroid problem; is pregnant or planning a pregnancy; received radioactive iodine treatments within the last 4 weeks; use for children between 1 to 2 years of age; is using BETADINE Cream before any diagnostic test.
While using it: Things the patient must do: Use BETADINE Cream exactly as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.
Tell all the doctors and pharmacists involved in treatment that the patient is using BETADINE Cream.
Tell a doctor immediately if the patient becomes pregnant while using this cream.
Tell a doctor if symptoms do not improve or worsen, or if the patient has an allergy or skin irritation such as redness, small blisters, itching, or a rash which may occur immediately.
Things the patient must not do: Do not use BETADINE Cream together with alkali, hydrogen peroxide, taurolidine, tannic acid, acetylsalicylic acid, all silver, bismuth, and mercury salts.
Things to be careful of: BETADINE Cream is intended for external use only and not for use on extensive body areas. Application to large areas of broken skin should be avoided as excessive absorption of iodine may occur. This medication should not be used over a long period of time.
If accidentally swallowed or comes in contact with the eyes, seek medical advice immediately.
Special caution is needed after the end of the treatment to look for the early symptoms of possible overactive thyroid and if necessary the thyroid function should be monitored.
In instances of local irritation or sensitivity, discontinue use.
BETADINE Cream does not affect the ability to drive or use machinery.