BETADINE® ANTISEPTIC LIQUID 10% W/V

What is this medicine used for?

BETADINE® Antiseptic Liquid is indicated for

• Management of minor wounds, including prevention of infection in burns, cuts, and abrasions
• Disinfection for hand hygiene including during periods of infectious disease outbreaks
• Disinfection of the skin before an operation

When you should not use?

BETADINE® Antiseptic Liquid should not be used:

• If you are allergic to povidone iodine or any ingredients in the product
• If you have a thyroid problem
• If you are to receive or are currently receiving radioactive iodine treatments
• If you are using products containing mercury such as thiomersal
• In children under 1 year of age

How much and how often should you use this medicine?

For external use only.

Wounds, burns, cuts and abrasions:

Apply the solution, undiluted, onto areas to be treated and allow to dry. Air-permeable film is formed which can be easily washed off with water. The solution can be applied several times daily, for maximum of 14 days.

Disinfection of the hands:

Apply onto the palm and lather with hands and fingers for up to 1 minute. The natural golden brown colour of BETADINE® Antiseptic Liquid easily identifies the areas that has been washed. Areas that are not golden brown in colour indicates further handwashing is required. Rinse thoroughly with water. BETADINE® Antiseptic Liquid is not recommended for continuous daily use throughout the year.

Before surgery:

Apply to all areas of skin with special attention to skin folds such as the armpit, groin and anal area. Avoid pooling both under the patient and in the skin folds. Skin burns due to ‘pooling’ may occur.

Remove any jewelry before use especially silver articles.

BETADINE® Antiseptic Liquid should not cover large areas of the skin (e.g. not to cover more than 10% of the total body surface) and for not longer than 14 days.