Betadine Antiseptic Solution 10% Povidone-Iodine 500 ml

Betadine Standardised Antiseptic Solution is a 10% povidone-iodine solution for topical skin cleansing. It is indicated for pre-operative skin cleansing and use on minor cuts, wounds, abrasions and burns.

Product details

• Contains povidone-iodine 10% w/v.
• The undiluted solution forms an air-permeable film after drying that can be washed off with water.
• Microbicidal activity is maintained in the presence of blood, pus and secretions.
• The solution can be used undiluted or diluted for rinsing and washing; different uses require different dilutions.

Directions

• Use topically and spread the undiluted solution over the parts to be treated.
• The solution may be applied several times a day.
• For hygienic hand disinfection, use 3 ml undiluted and allow it to work for one minute.
• For rinsing and washing, use the dilution recommended by a doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings

• Do not use if allergic to povidone-iodine or any other ingredient.
• Do not use in patients with thyroid disorders, including nodular colloid goitre, endemic goitre or Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
• Do not use while taking lithium, for body-cavity irrigation, before, during or after radio-iodine administration, or with products containing mercury.
• Do not use in children under 1 year of age. Use in newborns, infants and children aged 1 to 2 years only under medical prescription.
• If pregnant or breast-feeding, or planning a pregnancy, seek advice from a doctor before use.
• If symptoms do not improve after 2 to 5 days of regular application, consult a doctor.