Betadine Gargle/Betadine Paint/Betadine Throat Spray Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Povidone-iodine

Indications/Uses

Betadine Gargle Fast & soothing relief of sore throat & mouth sores, breath freshener where excessive bacteria in mouth is present, mouth wash for oral hygiene & post-op or bedridden patients, oral antiseptic before & after dental operations or tooth extractions, degerming soak for dentures & toothbrushes. Betadine Paint Mouth sores (aphthous ulcers), herpes simplex, herpes zoster (shingles), herpes labialis (cold sores), grazes, abrasions, cuts & wounds, or any break in the skin which requires protection from infection. Dermal infections caused by bacteria, viruses & fungi. Betadine Throat Spray Acute mucosal infections of the mouth & pharynx including stomatitis, gingivitis, aphthous ulcers, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, monilial infections, common colds & flu. Oral hygiene prior to, during & after dental & oral surgery. Relief of sore throat.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Betadine Gargle Sore throat & mouth infections Gargle undiluted 15 mL followed by mouth rinsing for min of 30 sec. Repeat 2-4 times daily or as required. Betadine Paint Apply undiluted to affected area bid. Betadine Throat Spray Spray to the mucous membrane of the throat several times a day (3-4 hrly).

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Hyperthyroidism or any thyroid diseases. Patients on lithium therapy. Before & after a specific medical treatment involving use of radioactive iodine. Betadine Throat Spray Do not use 4 wk prior to radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Patients w/ goiter & thyroid nodules. Childn <6 yr.

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Special Precautions

Do not apply other medications to the same area treated. Avoid pooling beneath the patient in pre-op prep. Do not heat prior to use. Avoid contact w/ eyes & soln containing detergent in treating open wounds. Prolonged use. Patients w/ goiter, thyroid nodules & other non-acute thyroid diseases. Monitor thyroid function. Not to be used prior to or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Renal impairment. False +ve lab results w/ toluidine or gum guaiac for Hb or glucose determination in stool or urine. May interfere w/ thyroid function tests. Pregnancy & lactation. Newborns & small infants. Betadine Throat Spray Avoid aspiration into the resp tract especially in intubated patients.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Rarely, hypersensitive/allergic skin reaction (itchiness, redness, small blisters).

Drug Interactions

May alter the effect w/ other externally applied wound healing drugs/prep. Products containing enzymatic component, alkali, Hg, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid & taurolidine. Transient dark discolorations in areas involved in concomitant use or immediately after application of octenidine-containing antiseptics.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Preparations for Oral Ulceration & Inflammation

ATC Classification

D08AG02 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of iodine product antiseptics. Used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.
R02AA15 - povidone-iodine ; Belongs to the class of antiseptics used in throat preparations.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Betadine Gargle 1%

Packing/Price

120 mL x 1's (P167.59/container);240 mL x 1's (P299.88/container);500 mL x 1's (P520.73/container);60 mL x 1's (P99.1/container)

Form

Betadine Throat Spray 0.45%

Packing/Price

50 mL x 1's (P510.87/bottle)

Form

Betadine Paint 10%

Packing/Price

10 mL x 1's (P156.05/container)

Betadine Gargle/Betadine Paint/Betadine Throat Spray

povidone iodine

Manufacturer:

Interphil

Mundipharma Pharma

Distributor:

iNova

iNova