Betadine Gargle & Mouthwash Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Povidone-iodine

Indications/Uses

Minor mouth & throat irritation. Relief & prevention of painful infection as in pharyngitis, oral moniliasis, tonsillitis, aphthous ulcers, stomatitis, gingivitis, mouth & pharynx inflammatory conditions.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Gargle/rinse undiluted or diluted w/ equal vol of warm water for at least 30 sec. Repeat every 2-4 hr bd-qds or as directed.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Thyroid problem. Patients to receive or are currently receiving radioactive iodine treatment; use of Hg-containing products eg, thiomersal. Childn <1 yr.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if sensitivity, redness, irritation, swelling, pain persists/increases or infection occurs. Patients w/ other illnesses or health conditions; received radioactive iodine treatments w/in last 4 wk & using before any diagnostic test. May interfere w/ thyroid function tests. Avoid concomitant use w/ hydrogen peroxide-, silver-, taurolidine-, octenidine-containing prep. Avoid contact w/ eyes & application to large areas of broken skin. Not to be applied w/ other medications to same affected areas. Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation. Childn 1-6 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Cough, skin irritation, redness, swelling, small blisters, itching or dryness, tiredness, weakness, confusion, rapid shallow breathing, passing little or no urine, fluid retention, swelling of legs, ankle & feet.

Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Preparations for Oral Ulceration & Inflammation

ATC Classification

R02AA15 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of antiseptics used in throat preparations.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Betadine Gargle & Mouthwash oromucosal soln 1% w/v

Packing/Price

240 mL x 1's

Betadine Gargle & Mouthwash

povidone iodine

Manufacturer:

iNova

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma