Package leaflet: Information for the user
Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash 10mg/ml Oral Solution
Povidone Iodine
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Betadine Gargle and
Mouthwash carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
- You must contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve
- If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this
leaflet, stop using Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash straightaway and tell your doctor or
pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1. What Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash is and what it is used for
2. Before you use Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash
3. How to use Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash
6. Further information
1. What Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash 10mg/ml Oral Solution is and what it is used for
Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash contains povidone iodine which kills a wide range of germs
including bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores and simple organisms.
Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash is used for the treatment of acute infections of the lining of the mouth
and throat, for example, inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and mouth ulcers. For cleansing the
mouth (oral hygiene) before, during and after dental and mouth surgery.
2. Before you use Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash 10mg/ml Oral Solution
Do not use Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash 10mg/ml Oral Solution:
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to povidone iodine or any of the other ingredients listed
- if you currently have or have ever had a thyroid problem, including swelling (nodular colloid
goitre, endemic goitre or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), as using Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash in
these circumstances can further affect the function of your thyroid
- if you are currently having lithium therapy for depression as this type of medicine can interact
with Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash to affect the function of your thyroid
- on children of 6 years and under.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash 10mg/ml Oral
Solution
- if your skin is broken (for example, due to a burn) as using Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash in
these circumstances may cause toxic levels of iodine to be absorbed into your blood
- if you currently have or have ever had a kidney problem as using Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash
in these circumstances may cause toxic levels of iodine to be absorbed into your blood
- when you know you are due to have a thyroid, faeces (stool) or urine test as Betadine Gargle and
Mouthwash may affect the results.
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Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash 10mg/ml Oral Solution
Povidone Iodine
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Betadine Gargle and
Mouthwash carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
- You must contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve
- If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this
leaflet, stop using Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash straightaway and tell your doctor or
pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1. What Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash is and what it is used for
2. Before you use Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash
3. How to use Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash
6. Further information
1. What Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash 10mg/ml Oral Solution is and what it is used for
Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash contains povidone iodine which kills a wide range of germs
including bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores and simple organisms.
Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash is used for the treatment of acute infections of the lining of the mouth
and throat, for example, inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) and mouth ulcers. For cleansing the
mouth (oral hygiene) before, during and after dental and mouth surgery.
2. Before you use Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash 10mg/ml Oral Solution
Do not use Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash 10mg/ml Oral Solution:
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to povidone iodine or any of the other ingredients listed
- if you currently have or have ever had a thyroid problem, including swelling (nodular colloid
goitre, endemic goitre or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), as using Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash in
these circumstances can further affect the function of your thyroid
- if you are currently having lithium therapy for depression as this type of medicine can interact
with Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash to affect the function of your thyroid
- on children of 6 years and under.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash 10mg/ml Oral
Solution
- if your skin is broken (for example, due to a burn) as using Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash in
these circumstances may cause toxic levels of iodine to be absorbed into your blood
- if you currently have or have ever had a kidney problem as using Betadine Gargle and Mouthwash
in these circumstances may cause toxic levels of iodine to be absorbed into your blood
- when you know you are due to have a thyroid, faeces (stool) or urine test as Betadine Gargle and
Mouthwash may affect the results.
Using other medicines
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