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Povidone-iodine

Indications / Uses

Betadine dry powder spray kills bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores and protozoa.

Treatment and prevention of skin infections in wounds including ulcers, burns, cuts, abrasions and other minor injuries.

DosageAdministration:

Shake well before using Betadine dry powder spray. Spray from a distance of 6-10 inch onto the areas to be treated. A thin layer of dust will be formed, if necessary, cover with a dressing. The dry powder can be applied several times a day (every 3-4 hrs).

Missed Dose:

Use as soon as the patient remembers.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Hyperthyroidism or any thyroid disease; before & after radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Do not use 4 wk prior to radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Nodular colloid & endemic goiter, Hashimotos thyroiditis. Patients on lithium therapy. Before & after specific medicinal treatment involving the use of radioactive iodine. Pregnancy & lactation. Children below 2 years old.

Special Precautions

In preoperative preparation, avoid pooling beneath the patient. Prolonged exposure to wet solution may cause irritation or rarely, severe skin reactions. Chemical burns of skin due to pooling may occur. In instances of skin irritation, contact dermatitis or hypersensitivity, discontinue use.

It is a spermicidal and not recommended when conception is desired.

Do not heat Betadine dry powder spray prior to use.

Avoid inhaling or spraying into the eyes. Avoid solutions containing a detergent if treating open wounds with povidone-iodine.

Betadine dry powder spray is intended

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

Not for use on extensive body areas and should not be used over a long period of time (eg, not >10% of the total body surface and not >14 days) unless strictly indicated. Even after the end of the treatment (up to 3 months) one should look for the early symptoms of possible hyperthyroidism and if necessary, the thyroid function should be monitored.

Special caution is needed when regular applications to broken skin are made to patients with preexisting renal insufficiency. Avoid use in patients with renal impairment.

Use in pregnancy & lactation:

Betadine dry powder spray should be used if strictly prescribed by the doctor and its use should be kept to the absolute minimum.

Side Effects / Adverse Reactions

Rarely, allergic skin reaction (itchiness, redness, small blisters). Very rarely, acute generalized allergic reactions (drop in BP, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the skin & mucosa).