BETADINE® Antiseptic Solution PVP-I 10%
- Kills germs quickly to prevent infections in minor cuts, wounds, abrasions and burns.
- Indicated for degerming skin, wounds and mucous membrane in:
- Preoperative preparation of skin and mucus membranes.
- Post operative surgical wound infection.
- Casualty procedures, including prevention of infection in burns, lacerations and abrasions. Treatment of various bacterial, viral, protozoal and mycotic skin infections, including tinea, herpes simplex and zoster infections.
- For hygienic and surgical disinfection of the hands.
How to use?
1
Spread the BETADINE®
Antiseptic Solution, undiluted,
onto the parts to be treated. After
drying, an air-permeable film is
formed, which can be easily
washed off with water1
2
The solution can be applied
several times per day.1
RELATED PRODUCTS
BETADINE® Dry Powder Spray PVP-I 2.5%
BETADINE® Antiseptic Ointment PVP-I 10%
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REFERENCES
- BETADINE® Antiseptic Solution insert leaflet
- Lachapelle J et al. Antiseptics in the era of bacterial resistance: a focus on povidone iodine. Clin. Pract. 2013; 10(5): 579-592.
- 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
- Reimer K, Schreier H, Erdos G, Konig W, Fleischer W. Molecular effects of a microbicidal substance on relevant microorganisms: electron microscopic and biochemical studies on Povidone-iodine. Zentralbi Hyg Umweltmed. 1998 Feb; 200(5-6):423-34.
- 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)
- Mcdonnell G, Russell AD. Antiseptics and disinfectants: activity, action and resistance. Clin Microbiol Rev. Jan. 1999. 147-179.
- 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.
- Lachapelle J, Castel O, et al. Antiseptics in the era of bacterial resistance: a focus on povidone iodine. Clin. Pract. (2013) 10(5), 579-592.
- 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® Antiseptic Solution 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® Antiseptic Solution should only be used if strictly prescribed by a doctor and its use should be kept to an absolute minimum.
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