Betadine solution is a broad-spectrum antiseptic agent, acting against bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa.

It is used for disinfection of the skin prior to injections, transfusions, infusions, blood sampling, biopsies; for asepsis of wounds, skin burns, preoperative disinfection of skin and mucous membranes. It can also be used for preoperative baths (total or partial disinfection of patients).

Do not use Betadine:

- If you are allergic to povidone, iodine or any of the other components of this medicine.

Before using Betadine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

During pregnancy and lactation povidone iodine should only be used if strictly indicated and for a minimum period of time.

Because iodine crosses the placenta and is excreted in breast milk and because of the increased sensitivity of the foetus or newborn to iodine, during pregnancy and breastfeeding the use of povidone iodine should be kept to a minimum. Moreover, the concentration of iodine is higher in breast milk than in serum. The use of povidone iodine may induce transient hypothyroidism (reduced activity of the thyroid gland) in the foetus or newborn. Monitoring of the baby's thyroid function may be necessary. Possible oral ingestion of the solution by the infant must be avoided. 

Betadine does not affect the ability to drive vehicles or use machinery.

Betadine solution is applied either as such or as a 10% or 1% dilution, depending on the indication and the area to which it is applied:

- application of Betadine solution as such for disinfection of intact skin before injections, transfusions, infusions, blood sampling, punctures, biopsies. The exposure period should not be shorter than 1-2 minutes.

- application of Betadine 10% aqueous solution (diluted 1:10 with water) for wound cleansing and treatment of skin burns, for disinfection of mucous membranes and in bacterial or fungal skin infections.

- application of Betadine 1% aqueous solution (diluted 1:100 with water) for pre-operative baths. The patient should be washed evenly over the entire body surface and after a 2-minute exposure rinsed with warm water.

Betadine solution should always be diluted immediately before use; unused diluted solutions should not be stored. Betadine solution stains can be removed from clothing by washing with warm water, and for persistent stains use sodium thiosulphate solution.

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

- The active substance is povidone iodine. One ml solution contains povidone iodine 100 mg.

- The other ingredients are: glycerol, nonoxynol 9, citric acid anhydrous, disodium phosphate anhydrous, sodium hydroxide (10% solution), purified water.

30 ml

Read the package leaflet carefully and completely before you start using this medicine as it contains important information for you.