Betadine Sore Throat Spray

BETADINE Sore Throat Spray is a pale-brown slightly viscous liquid with distinctive perfume and sweet taste.
Active Ingredient: Povidone-Iodine 0.45% w/v.
Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: Ethanol 96%, Glycerol, Levomenthol, Eucalyptus Oil, Potassium Iodide, Purified water.

BETADINE Sore Throat Spray contains a medicine called Povidone-Iodine. Povidone-Iodine has a broad application in medicine as an antiseptic and disinfectant for various purposes.

BETADINE Sore Throat Spray is used for: Relief of throat chapping, throat pain, throat swelling, throat discomfort and hoarseness caused by inflammation of the throat.

How much to use: For mouth and throat only.
Spray BETADINE Sore Throat Spray to the mucous membrane of the throat several times a day (every 3-4 hours).
Steps to use: 1. Direct the nozzle toward the affected area of the throat and apply 2 or 3 times while saying "Ha" aloud. (If applied while breathing in, the liquid may get into the bronchi or lungs).
2. Children should be supervised by their guardians while using this product.
3. This product is only for spraying the throat; do not ingest or use it for cuts or burns.
4. Take care so that this product does not get into the eyes. Should it get into the eyes, immediately rinse them with water or lukewarm water and see an ophthalmologist if severe irritation develops.
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 Sore Throat Spray for as long as the doctor or pharmacist recommends.
If the patient forgets to use it: Use 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 lungs or any other abnormalities due to metabolic disorder, consult a doctor immediately.
Therapy: Symptomatic and supportive treatment should be provided with special attention to electrolyte balance and renal and thyroid function.

When it must not be used: If the patient is allergic to iodine or povidone or any of the ingredients of this product (refer under Description); If the patient has a thyroid problem; If the patient is about to receive or is 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; is pregnant or planning a pregnancy; is breastfeeding a baby; has a history of allergic symptoms induced by drug, etc; has severe oral mucosa erosion; received radioactive iodine treatments within the last 4 weeks; use in children between 1 to 6 years of age; is using BETADINE Sore Throat Spray before any diagnostic test.
While using it: Things the patient must do: Use BETADINE Sore Throat Spray exactly as directed by the doctor or pharmacist. For oral use only.
Tell all the doctors and pharmacists involved in the treatment that the patient is using BETADINE Sore Throat Spray.
Tell the doctor immediately if the patient becomes pregnant while using this Throat Spray.
Tell the doctor if symptoms do not improve after 5 days of use 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 Sore Throat Spray is intended for mouth and throat use only and not for use on extensive body area.
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.
If the patient has kidney failure, special caution is needed when regular applications to broken skin.
In instances of local irritation or sensitivity, discontinue use.
BETADINE Sore Throat 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 Sore Throat Spray.
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Seek medical advice from a doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, BETADINE Sore Throat Spray can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The side effects such as cough, irritation, redness, swelling, small blisters, itching, 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 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.

Disposal: Ask a pharmacist how to dispose of used Throat Spray.

Store below 30°C.

Preparations for Oral Ulceration & Inflammation

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

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