Betadine 100 Mg/G Topical Gel 30 g

It is a gel medicine with antiseptic action thanks to its formula with povidone iodine, an active ingredient that is very useful in the treatment of small wounds and superficial cuts, minor burns or grazes.

It comes in a practical 30 g tube, perfect to take anywhere.

This product can be used on adults and babies over 1 month of age.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should always follow your doctor's instructions before use, as it may cause transitory hypothyroidism in foetuses and newborns.

Wash and dry the affected area before application, avoiding contact with eyes, ears and mucous membranes.

Do not use Betadine gel:

• On the skin of babies less than 1 month old.

• In case of allergy or hypersensitivity to povidone iodine or to any of the excipients present in this medicine.

• If you suffer from hyperthyroidism or other acute thyroid diseases.

Betadine gel may cause side effects, as with all medicines. In this case, the topical nature of Betadine gel makes such effects rare or very rare. Specifically, the following have been observed:

• Rare: hypersensitivity and contact dermatitis manifesting as red skin, small blisters and itching, in such cases discontinue treatment and wash the affected area.

• Very rare: anaphylactic reactions, hyperthyroidism with tachycardia and agitation, and angioedema.

• Unknown frequency: hypothyroidism, electrolyte imbalance, metabolic acidosis, acute renal failure, abnormal blood osmolarity, exfoliative dermatitis, dry skin and chemical skin burn.

Each gram of Betadine gel contains 100 mg of povidone iodine. The other ingredients are: macrogol 400, macrogol 4000, macrogol 6000 and purified water.

This is an ideal medicine for use on burns, thanks to its practical gel format.

Caution is advised when using this drug, as it may interact with diagnostic procedures, causing errors in tests with tolvidin or guaiacol, to determine haemoglobin or glucose in stool or urine. It may also interfere with thyroid tests and radioactive iodine treatments.

Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.

The prices of non-prescription medicines are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy this medicine at a discount of 10%, which is the maximum allowed by law.