Betadine Sore Throat Spray Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Povidone-iodine

Indications/Uses

Relief of throat chapping, pain, swelling, discomfort & hoarseness caused by inflammation.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Spray several times daily, every 3-4 hr while breathing out.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

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

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Special Precautions

History of drug-induced hypersensitivity. Discontinue use if local irritation or sensitivity occurs. Severe oral mucosa erosion. Patients received radioactive iodine treatments w/in last 4 wk & using before any diagnostic test. May interfere w/ thyroid function tests; perform scintigram at least 1-2 wk interval at end of treatment. May produce false +ve results in several blood detection tests in faeces or urine. Not to be used concomitantly w/ enzymatic component-, hydrogen peroxide-, silver-, octenidine-, taurolidine-, Hg-containing products; alkali, tannic acid, ASA, bismuth salts. Renal impairment. Not recommended during pregnancy & lactation. Childn 1-6 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

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

Drug Interactions

Altered effect w/ other externally applied wound healing medicines/prep.

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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 Sore Throat Spray oromucosal spray 0.45% w/v

Packing/Price

50 mL x 1's

Betadine Sore Throat Spray

povidone iodine

Manufacturer:

iNova

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma