Betadine

What is Betadine and how is it used?

Betadine is an over-the-counter medicine used as a Topical Antiseptic and as a Surgical Scrub. Betadine may be used alone or with other medications.

Betadine belongs to a class of drugs called Topical Antimicrobials. 

It is not known if Betadine is safe and effective in children. 

What are the possible side effects of Betadine?

Betadine may cause serious side effects including:

• hives, 
• difficulty breathing, 
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, 
• blistering or crusting of the skin, 
• swelling, pain, warmth, redness, oozing of the skin, 
• severe irritation, 
• itching, and 
• burning

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

The most common side effects of Betadine include:

• none 

Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of Betadine. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Betadine Surgical Scrub

DESCRIPTION

Active ingredient

Povidone-iodine, 7.5% (0.75% available iodine)

INDICATIONS

Purpose

Antiseptic

Uses

• helps to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection
• for handwashing to reduce bacteria on the skin
• significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Directions

1. Surgical hand scrub:
   • wet hands with water
   • spread about 5 cc (1 teaspoonful) of Scrub over both hands and forearms
   • without adding more water, scrub thoroughly for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes
   • use a sponge if desired. Clean thoroughly under fingernails.
   • add a little water and develop copious suds. Rinse thoroughly under running water.
   • repeat the entire procedure using another 5 cc of Scrub
2. Antiseptic hand wash:
   • wet hands with water and pour about 5 cc of Scrub on hands
   • rub hands vigorously together for at least

HOW SUPPLIED

Other information

• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
• store in original container

Dist. by: Avrio, Health L.P. Stamford, CT 06901-3431. Revised: May 2021

SIDE EFFECTS

No Information provided

DRUG INTERACTIONS

No Information provided

WARNINGS

For external use only

Do not use this product

• in the eyes

When using this product

• prolonged exposure to wet solution may cause irritation
• or, rarely, severe skin reactions

Stop use and ask a doctor

• if irritation and redness develop
• in rare instances of local irritation or sensitivity

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

PRECAUTIONS

See section on WARNINGS

OVERDOSE

No Information provided

CONTRAINDICATIONS

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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

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PATIENT INFORMATION

No information provided. Please refer to the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section.