Betadine Dry Powder Spray Dosage & Drug Information

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Povidone-iodine

Indications/Uses

Treatment & prevention of infection of minor wounds (cuts & abrasions), ulcers, burns & superficial lesion.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Spray evenly onto the wound area from a distance of 15-25 cm for 3 sec. Apply bid until wound has healed. If necessary, cover w/ a dressing.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Hyperthyroidism or any thyroid disease; before & after radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Do not use 4 wk prior to radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Nodular colloid & endemic goiter, Hashimotos thyroiditis. Patients on lithium therapy. Before & after specific medicinal treatment involving the use of radioactive iodine. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <2 yr.

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Special Precautions

Spray in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhaling or spraying into the eyes; pooling beneath the patient in pre-op prep; soln containing a detergent. False +ve results in tests w/ toluidine or gum guaiac for Hb-determination in stool or urine. Discontinue use if skin irritation, contact dermatitis or hypersensitivity occurs. Do not use if conception is desired; on extensive body areas & over a long period of time (>14 days). Do not heat prior to use. Monitor thyroid function up until 3 mth after treatment. Renal impairment.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Rarely, allergic skin reaction (itchiness, redness, small blisters). Very rarely, acute generalized allergic reactions (drop in BP, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the skin & mucosa).

Drug Interactions

May alter the effect w/ concomitant use of other externally applied wound healing drugs/prep. Products containing enzymatic component, alkali, ASA, bismuth, Hg, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid & taurolidine. May interfere w/ tests on thyroid function. May lead to transient dark discoloration in the areas involved in concomitant or immediately after application of octenidine-containing antiseptics. False +ve results in tests w/ toluidine or gum guaiac for Hb-determination in stool or urine.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Skin Antiseptics & Disinfectants

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Betadine Dry Powder Spray 2.5% w/w

Packing/Price

55 g x 1's (P254/box)

Betadine Dry Powder Spray

povidone iodine

Manufacturer:

Mundipharma Pharma

Distributor:

iNova