Betadine Dry Powder Spray

BETADINE Dry Powder Spray is a dry powder pressurized aerosol spray.
Active Ingredient: Povidone-Iodine 2.5% w/w.
Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: Isopropyl Myristate, N-pentane, Propane + Butane + Isobutane.

BETADINE Dry Powder Spray contains a medicine called Povidone-Iodine. Povidone-Iodine has found broad application in medicine as a disinfectant for various purposes.

BETADINE Dry Powder Spray is used for: treatment and prevention of skin infections in wounds including ulcers, burns, cuts, abrasions and other minor injuries.

How much to use: For topical use only.
For adults and children 2 years of age and older: Shake well before using BETADINE Dry Powder Spray. Spray from a distance of 6-10 inches onto the areas to be treated. A thin layer of dust is formed, if necessary cover with a dressing. The dry powder can be applied several times a day (every 3-4 hours).
If the patient does not understand the instructions on the monograph, ask a doctor or pharmacist for help.
When to use it: Use as directed by the doctor or pharmacist.
How long to use it: Continue taking BETADINE Dry Powder Spray for as long as the doctor or pharmacist recommends.
If the patient forgets to use it: Use immediately as soon as the patient remembers.

If the patient used too much (overdose): In an unlikely event, if the patient should experience any of the following symptoms: abdominal pain, failure of the kidney to produce urine, problem in blood circulation, suffocation, fluid accumulation in the lung and any abnormalities due to metabolic disorder, immediately consult a doctor.
Therapy: Symptomatic and supportive treatment should be provided.

When it must not be used: If the patient is allergic to povidone iodine or any ingredients listed; if the patient has a thyroid problem; if the patient is about to receive or currently receiving radioactive iodine therapy; if the patient is using products containing mercury such as thiomersal; in children under 1 year of age.

Before use: Tell the doctor or pharmacist if the patient: is allergic to iodine or povidone; has a thyroid problem; has kidney failure; 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 Dry Powder Spray before any diagnostic test.
While using it: Things the patient must do: Use BETADINE Dry Powder Spray exactly as directed by the doctor or pharmacist.
Tell all the doctors and pharmacists involved in the treatment that the patient is using BETADINE Dry Powder Spray.
Tell a doctor immediately if the patient becomes pregnant while using this Dry Powder Spray.
Tell a doctor if symptoms do not improve or worsen or 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 it together with alkali, hydrogen peroxide, taurolidine, tannic acid, acetylsalicylic acid, all silver, bismuth and mercury salts.
Things to be careful of: BETADINE Dry Powder Spray is intended for external use only and not for use on extensive body areas. Do not use on thin lining membrane that covering the organs that lie within that cavity. 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. It will cause allergy or skin inflammation or in rare cases, severe skin reactions.
Avoid solutions containing a detergent if treating open wounds with povidone-iodine.
If accidentally inhaled 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 Dry Powder Spray does not affect the ability to drive or use machinery.

Always inform a doctor or pharmacist if the patient is pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using BETADINE Dry Powder Spray.
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Seek medical advice from a doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, BETADINE Dry Powder Spray can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The side effects such as skin irritation, discolouration, redness, swelling, small blisters, itching, or dry skin, tiredness, weakness, confusion, rapid shallow breathing, passing little or no urine, fluid retention and swelling of legs, ankles and feet.
Visit a doctor or pharmacist immediately if the patient experiences any side effects as listed as follows after using: Allergic reactions that occur quickly and include an itchy raised skin rash (hives), a body rash, sudden breathing problems, feeling faint, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue or throat - seek medical help straight away; symptoms of a thyroid problem may include feeling nervous, moody, difficulty sleeping, hand tremors, fast or irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, feeling very hot or sweaty, weight loss, weight gain and tiredness.
Patients may report any side effects or adverse drug reactions directly to the National Centre for Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring by visiting the website npra.gov.my [Consumers Reporting Side Effects to Medicines (ConSERF) or Vaccines (AEFI)].

Taking other medicines: The concomitant use of other externally applied wound healing medicines/preparations may alter the effect of BETADINE Dry Powder Spray or both. Products containing mercury, enzymatic components, hydrogen peroxide, silver, octenidine and taurolidine may interact with Povidone-Iodine and should not be used concomitantly.
Application of BETADINE Dry Powder Spray may interfere with thyroid function tests.
Do not start a new treatment medication without telling a doctor.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Pressurized container: Contains highly flammable liquid. Keep away from heat, hot surface sparks or open flames. Do not pierce or burn the can even when empty.
Disposal: Ask a pharmacist how to dispose of used spray.

Store below 30°C.
Protect from sunlight the pressured container and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C.
Do not pierce or burn, even when empty.
Do not spray on a naked flame or on any incandescent material.

Skin Antiseptics & Disinfectants

D08AG02 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of iodine product antiseptics. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

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