How does Betadine Ointment work?

Betadine Ointment works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, Iodine in Betadine Ointment can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidises essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death.

What should I know before using Betadine Ointment?

Betadine Ointment is for external use only. Do not swallow or put Betadine Ointment in the eyes. Please read the instructions leaflet of Betadine Ointment carefully before using. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your condition.

Does Betadine Ointment cause abnormal test results?

Betadine Ointment may interfere with thyroid function tests due to iodine absorption. Please consult your doctor before starting Betadine Ointment if you have any history of thyroid problems. Betadine Ointment may also show false-positive lab results, such as tests with toluidine or gum guaiac, to determine haemoglobin or glucose in the stool or the urine.

Can I use Betadine Ointment with other topical products?

Please consult your doctor if you are using any other topical medicines before starting Betadine Ointment. However, products containing enzymatic component, alkali, mercury, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid, and taurolidine may interact with Betadine Ointment and should not be used simultaneously.

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Betadine Ointment 25 gm, Pack of 1 Ointment

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Betadine Ointment is for external use only. Do not swallow it; in case of accidental swallowing, please seek medical help immediately. Do not use Betadine Ointment, if you are allergic to povidone-iodine. Povidone Iodine may permanently discolour the gold jewellery; hence remove all kinds of jewellery while using it. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any other thyroid diseases, including swelling (nodular colloid goitre, endemic goitre or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), liver, and kidney problems, before starting Betadine Ointment. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Betadine Ointment should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a lactating mother before using Betadine Ointment.

Side Effects of Betadine Ointment

Red or inflamed skin
Peeling skin
Dry skin
Irritation at the application site

Directions for Use

Betadine Ointment is for external use only. Solution: Gently clean the affected area with cotton soaked in the solution. Allow the solution to dry and cover the wound with a sterile bandage.Paint/Cream/Lotion/Ointment: Take the advised amount with a sterile gauze or cotton swab and apply it to the skin's affected areas. Cover the open wounds with a sterile dressing or bandage after application if required. Wash your hands before and after using the product. Powder: Sprinkle lightly on the affected area with or without a dressing.Swab sticks: Antiseptic swabs are used to disinfect the skin before surgery and before bandaging minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Apply the swab to the affected area to disinfect and cover with a bandage if necessary.External pads: Clean the affected area thoroughly with the pad. Discard after a single use.Spray: Hold the spray container about 4-6 inches away from the skin and spray. Allow it to dry and apply bandage/dressing, if necessary.Surgical scrub: Gently apply the scrub to the affected area, develop lather and scrub thoroughly for 5 minutes. Rinse off using sterile gauze saturated with water.

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Medicinal Benefits

Betadine Ointment is an antiseptic and disinfectant used to treat and prevent skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cuts in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Betadine Ointment is effective against bacteria (gram-positive and gram-negative, including antibiotic-resistant and antiseptic-resistant strains), fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

Uses of Betadine Ointment

Skin infections, Cuts, Scrapes, and Burns.

About Betadine Ointment

Betadine Ointment belongs to the class of 'antiseptics and disinfectants' primarily used to treat common skin infections. It treats and prevents skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cut in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). Skin infection occurs when foreign microorganisms like fungus or bacteria invade the skin and affect the tissues.

Betadine Ointment contains Povidone Iodine. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, iodine can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidizes essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death. Betadine Ointment is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

Betadine Ointment is for external use only. Betadine Ointment may cause common side effects like red or inflamed skin, peeling skin, dry skin, and irritation at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist longer, please seek medical help.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to iodine or povidone. Let your doctor know if you have thyroid diseases, liver, and kidney problems before starting Betadine Ointment. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Do not use Betadine Ointment before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a lactating mother before using Betadine Ointment.

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