Betadine Alcoholic Solution 120 Ml

Product Name Betadine, Alcoholic Solution, Disinfectant, For Injuries - 120 Ml Scientific Name Povidone Iodine Solution Category Of Betadine Alcoholic Solution Burn & Wound Healing Preparations Mechanism Of Action Of Povidone Iodine Solution The antimicrobial action of povidone-iodine occurs after iodine disassociates from the complex. Once in the free form, iodine rapidly penetrates microbial cell membranes and interacts with proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids in the cytoplasm and cytoplasmic membrane. Therapeutic Indications Of Betadine Alcoholic Solution Indicated for repeated application as an antiseptic, for a limited time, on damaged skin, such as decubitus ulcer (bedsore), ulcus cruris (leg ulcer), superficial wounds and burns, infected and superinfected dermatoses. Method Of Administration Of Betadine Alcoholic Solution Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The recommended instruction for use: Spread the solution onto the parts to be treated The solution can be used twice daily and covered with dressing if desired Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose. Undesirable Side Effects Of Betadine Alcoholic Solution Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from: Skin irritation and sometimes swelling. Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Betadine Alcoholic Solution If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking Betadine Alcoholic Solution Be careful if hypersensitive to iodine or povidone Be careful if you have thyroid disorders (in particular nodular colloid goiter, endemic goiter, and Hashimoto's thyroiditis), as well as before and after radioactive therapy, you should tell your doctor about it. It should not be used prior to radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Storage Conditions Of Betadine Alcoholic Solution Store below 25°c Don’t refrigerate Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store in the original package to protect from moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.