Betadine Gargle/Betadine Paint/Betadine Throat Spray Drug Interactions

Do not apply other medications to the same affected areas treated with POVIDONE-IODINE (BETADINE), unless the doctor has told so.
It is not likely that other drugs the patient takes orally or inject will have an effect on externally applied POVIDONE-IODINE (BETADINE).
The concomitant use of other externally applied wound healing medicines/preparations may alter the effect of POVIDONE-IODINE (BETADINE). Products containing enzymatic component, alkali, mercury, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid and taurolidine may interact with povidone-iodine and should not be used concomitantly.
Povidone-Iodine products when used concomitantly or immediately after application of octenidine containing antiseptics in the same or adjacent sites may lead to transient dark discolorations in the areas involved.
Due to the oxidative effect of povidone-iodine preparations various diagnostic agents can show false-positive lab results (e.g., tests with toluidine or gum guaiac for the determination of hemoglobin or glucose in the stool or the urine).
Absorption of iodine from povidone-iodine may interfere with thyroid function tests.
Do not start a new treatment medication without telling the doctor.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with POVIDONE-IODINE (BETADINE), please consult the doctor or pharmacist.