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POVIDONE-IODINE (BETADINE) should not be used: If the patient is allergic to iodine or povidone.
If the patient has an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any thyroid diseases.
If the patient is on lithium therapy.
Before and after a specific medical treatment involving the use of radioactive iodine.
If the patient experienced an allergic reaction, stop using POVIDONE-IODINE (BETADINE) and inform the doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Betadine Throat Spray: POVIDONE-IODINE (BETADINE) throat spray should not be used: Before and after radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism, until a lasting cure has been obtained; not be used for 4 weeks prior to radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma; if the patient has goiter, thyroid nodules, or other thyroid diseases.
Not to be used in children below 6 years old.
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