Betadine Sore Throat Spray Drug Interactions

Taking other medicines: The concomitant use of other externally applied wound healing medicines/preparations may alter the effect of BETADINE Sore Throat Spray or both.
Products containing enzymatic components, hydrogen peroxide, silver, octenidine and taurolidine may interact with Povidone-Iodine and should not be used at the same time.
Simultaneous use with mercury products may lead to the formation of a substance, which can damage the skin.
Using this treatment may interfere with tests or thyroid function and can make a planned treatment of the thyroid with iodine impossible. After the end of the treatment, an interval of at least 1-2 weeks should be allowed before a new scintigram is carried out.
Several types of tests for detecting occur (not visible) blood in faeces or blood in urine may be affected (i.e. produce false positive results).
Do not start a new treatment medication without telling the doctor.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, consult a doctor or pharmacist.