BETADINE®
Antiseptic Ointment
PVP-I 10%
- Proven effective to rapidly kill bacteria, viruses and fungi preventing topical wound infections.
- Proven efficacy with wide spectrum of microbicidal activity.
- Long lasting wound protection up to 48 hours.
- Enhances wound healing in burns and chronic wounds.
How to use?
1
The affected skin should be
cleaned and dry1
2
Spread the BETADINE®
Ointment evenly over the area of
damaged skin1
3
If necessary, a dressing can be
applied1
RELATED PRODUCTS
BETADINE® Antiseptic Solution PVP-I 10%
BETADINE® Dry Powder Spray PVP-I 2.5%
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REFERENCES
- BETADINE® Ointment Insert Leaflet
- Mayer DA, et al. Povidone-Iodine and wound healing: A Critical Review. Wounds: A Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice. 1993; 5(1): 14-23.
- Remington "The Science & Practice of Pharmacy" 20th Ed, William K. Nichols, PhD. Anti-Infectives. Chapter 87-1516.
- Fleischer W, Reimer K. Povidone Iodine: in antisepsis-State of Art. Dermatology 1997;195 (suppl 2):3-9.
- M. Steen. Postgrad Med J 1993;69:S84-S92.
- Daroczy J. Title: Quality Control in chronic wound management: The role of local povidone (BETADINE®) therapy. Dermatology 2006; 212 (suppl 1): 82-87.
- Lachapelle JM, Castel O, Casado AF, et al. Antiseptics in the era of bacterial resistance: a focus on povidone iodine. Clin. Pract. (2013) 10(5), 579-592.
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- Russel, AD. Similarities and differences in the responses of microorganisms to biocides. J Antimicrobiol Chemo (2003) 52, 750-763.
- Rutala W, Weber D. The Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)
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- Eming SA, et al. A novel property of povidone-iodine: inhibition of excessive protease levels in chronic non-healing wounds. J In Dermatol (2006) 126, 2731-2733.
- Kunisada T,Yamada K, Oda S and Hara O. Investigation on the efficacy of povidone-iodine against antiseptic-resistant species. Dermatology 1997; 195(suppl 2): 14-18.
- Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Information Sheet. World Health Organization (Western Pacific Region). Available at http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/hfmd.information.sheet/en. Accessed on 29/11/2016.
- Leyden J., Stewart R., et al. Updated in vivo Methods for Evaluating Topical Antimicrobial Agents on Human Skin. The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Vol 72(4): 165-170, 1979
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- BETADINE® Ointment is contraindicated for patients with hypersensitivity to iodine, hyperthyroidism.
- Not to be used in children under 2 years of age.
- During pregnancy and lactation, BETADINE® Ointment should only be used if strictly prescribed by a doctor and its use should be kept to an absolute minimum.
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