Description
Betadine 5% Solution is utilized for addressing common skin infections. It effectively treats and helps prevent skin infections resulting from minor burns, lacerations (deep skin cuts), cuts, and abrasions (areas where the top layer of skin has been scraped away). Skin infections occur when foreign microorganisms such as fungi or bacteria invade the skin and impact the tissues.
Betadine 5% Solution consists of Povidone Iodine. It functions by preventing the growth of microbes that cause infections. As a small molecule, iodine can penetrate microorganisms easily and oxidize critical proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, resulting in cell death. Betadine 5% Solution is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.
Betadine 5% Solution is intended exclusively for external application. Common side effects may include redness or inflammation of the skin, peeling, dryness, and irritation at the site of application. These side effects typically resolve during the course of treatment and do not necessitate medical intervention. However, if side effects persist longer, please consult a medical professional.
Inform your doctor about your medical history if you have an allergy to iodine or povidone. Notify your doctor if you have any thyroid conditions, liver, or kidney issues prior to using Betadine 5% Solution. It is also important to inform your doctor if you are receiving lithium therapy or radioactive iodine treatment. Avoid using Betadine 10% Solution before or after undergoing radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine therapy for thyroid cancer. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before using Betadine 10% Solution.
Indications for Betadine 5% Solution
Treatment of skin infections, cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Instructions for Use
Solution: Carefully cleanse the affected area with cotton soaked in the solution. Allow it to dry, then cover the wound with a sterile bandage. Paint/Cream/Lotion/Ointment: Apply the recommended amount with a sterile gauze or cotton swab to the affected areas of the skin. If necessary, cover the open wounds with a sterile dressing or bandage after application. Wash your hands before and after using the product. Powder: Lightly sprinkle on the affected area, with or without a dressing. Swab sticks: These antiseptic swabs disinfect the skin prior to surgery and before bandaging minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Apply the swab to the affected area to disinfect it, and cover it with a bandage if needed. External pads: Thoroughly clean the affected area with the pad and discard it after a single use. Spray: Maintain a distance of about 4-6 inches from the skin while spraying and allow it to dry; apply a bandage or dressing if necessary. Surgical scrub: Gently apply the scrub to the affected area, create a lather, and scrub thoroughly for 5 minutes. Rinse off using sterile gauze saturated with water.
