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Antiseptic . Active ingredient - povidone iodine . The concentration of the basic substance in the preparation of iodine - 0, 1-1%. Betadine has disinfectant, antiseptic, antifungal, antiprotozoal effects. The mechanism of drug action based on blockade of amino groups in cellular proteins. The drug is active against a large number of microbial cells. Act against fungi, bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli), protozoa, viruses. Upon contact with the mucous membranes, skin and uniformly iodine is gradually released, acting bactericidal effect on bacteria. At the point of contact of the drug is colored, a thin layer that is saved until the full release of iodine. Betadine solution is discharged in the form of suppositories.

Indications:

Betadine is prescribed for Reza wounds, abrasions, burns, ulceration of the skin, trophic ulcers drumsticks, surface-infected dermatoses, bedsores For the prevention of wound infections. Betadine is prescribed for candles trichomoniasis , Fungal infections of the genital organs. The drug is effective in infectious diseases nasopharyngeal bacterial vaginitis. Betadine is used for treatment of the skin of patients before and after surgery, blood collection, puncture, biopsy, injection, for the treatment of the hands of medical personnel, processing equipment.

Contraindications:

Betadine is not appointed at a thyrotoxicosis, iodine intolerance, thyroid adenoma, dermatitis Dühring. The drug is not prescribed to newborns, premature babies, with simultaneous treatment with radioactive iodine. When breastfeeding, pregnancy, chronic renal failure is prescribed with caution.

Side effect:

Betadine can trigger the development of allergies. Possible itching, redness in the area of ​​application.

Mode of application:

Betadine is used locally, topically. 1% solution was used as trays, treatment for disinfecting the skin. Time lubrication is not less than two minutes. For treatment of the hands of medical staff before surgery using 5 ml of a solution which was triturated palm five minutes, then thoroughly rinsed. The procedure must be repeated twice. For the treatment of mucous membranes, skin using a 10% solution, treatment time 2 minutes, then rinsed thoroughly, the procedure is repeated. To rinse the mouth and throat using dilute 1% solution. Betadine ointment applied to the affected areas of the skin with a thin layer, preferably several times a day. Betadine suppositories are administered vaginally, deeply before going to bed, a course of treatment two weeks. In acute vaginitis Betadine suppositories are administered twice a day, 7 days duration of therapy.

Special instructions:

Betadine is unacceptable to hit in the eye.

Drug Interactions:

Betadine is incompatible with mercury-containing drugs, disinfectants, substances with an acid reaction, with alkali salts and oxidants.   The bactericidal effect   less pronounced in the presence of blood.