Betadine ointment, 20 g, Egis

What Betadine is and what it is used for

Betadine contains free iodine as its active substance. This is an antiseptic that destroys bacteria, fungi and some protozoa.

Betadine is a broad–spectrum antiseptic used for local treatment or for the prevention of minor wound infections, burns on small areas and minor surgery.

It is recommended for the treatment of fungal and bacterial skin infections and stasis and decubitus ulcers.

How to use Betadine

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as told by your doctor or pharmacist. You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

It is intended for local administration.

For the treatment of infections: apply the ointment 1–2 times a day. The maximum duration of treatment is 14 days.

To prevent infections: apply the ointment 1–2 times a week for as long as necessary.

The affected skin must be clean and dry.

Apply Betadine to the affected area, which you can then cover with a bandage or bandage.

If you use more Betadine than you should
If you have used more Betadine than you should, you may experience:
– metallic taste, increased salivary secretion, burning sensation or pain in the throat or oral cavity,
– irritation and inflammation in the eye,
– acute rhinitis and cold–like symptoms;
– skin reactions,
– digestive disorders, in particular: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
– renal failure, pathological cessation of urination,
– circulatory collapse,
– depression, insomnia, impotence, headaches,
– swelling in the throat with suffocation, pulmonary edema, shortness of breath, abnormalities
metabolic acidosis (metabolic acidosis, high levels of sodium in the blood) and renal failure.

If you forget to use Betadine
Do not use a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although they do not occur in all people.

The evaluation of adverse reactions is based on the following frequencies:

Rare side effects (affects 10 users out of 10000):
Hypersensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis (with symptoms such as redness, small blisters and itching). Treatment should be discontinued if such adverse reactions occur.

Very rare side effects (affects less than 1 user in 10000):
Anaphylactic reaction, (severe allergic reaction that can cause shortness of breath, dizziness,
sudden drop in blood pressure)

Hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid gland that can cause increased appetite, loss of body weight, sweating, rapid heartbeat, or restlessness) in patients with
thyroid diseases in the past;
Angioedema (serious allergic reaction that can cause swelling of the face and neck)

Adverse reactions of unknown frequency (which cannot be estimated from the available data): Hypothyroidism (reduced activity of the thyroid gland that may cause fatigue, increased body weight, rare heartbeat), which may occur after prolonged or extensive use of povidone iodine;
Kidney disorders;
Chemical burning of the skin (may occur due to prolonged contact during preoperative preparation with
external use)
Electrolyte imbalance, metabolic acidosis, acute renal failure, abnormal blood osmolarity (may occur upon assimilation of large amounts of povidone iodine).

Iodine-povidone colors the skin brown, a color that is easily removed by washing with water.

Long treatment or application of povidone iodine to large areas of severe wounds and burns may cause symptoms of overdose (see section If you use more Betadine than you should).

Presentation form: tube with 20 g ointment