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Disinfectant wash for skin and hands with: small wounds and superficial cuts or grazes.
Pack of 500 ml.
It is a medicine formulated with povidone iodine, an active ingredient with antiseptic properties that is indicated as a soap for the disinfection of small wounds and superficial cuts or grazes.
In hospitals it is used as an antiseptic for the operating field, puncture sites, small wounds, minor burns and surgical material.
It comes in a convenient 500 ml bottle.
This product is suitable for use in adults and children over 1 month of age.
However, during pregnancy and breast-feeding, the doctor's instructions should be strictly followed, as its use could produce transitory hypothyroidism in foetuses and newborns.
Apply a small amount of product to the desired area and rub in gently for 2-5 minutes until a rich lather is obtained. Rinse with plenty of water or with sterile gauze soaked in water. Repeat the process 2 or 3 times a day.
This medicine is for topical use only. Do not swallow and avoid contact with eyes, ears and other mucous membranes.
Do not use Betadine Soap Solution:
In newborn babies less than 1 month old.
In case of allergy to povidone iodine or to any of the excipients present in this medicine.
If you suffer from hyperthyroidism or other acute thyroid diseases.
Betadine Soap Solution may cause side effects, as with all medicines. 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 ml of Betadine Soap Solution contains 40 mg povidone iodine, equivalent to 4%. The other excipients are: nonylphenol ether ammonium sulphate, diethanolamide laurate, sodium hydroxide (E 524) and purified water.
This medicinal product should be handled with special care not to spill, as it may cause irreversible damage to surfaces and tissues.
It should be noted that its use may interact with diagnostic tests, leading to errors in tests with tolvidin or guaiacol, which are used 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.
