Betadine

Betadine has antiseptic and disinfecting properties.

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Indications of the betadina

Drug solution is used to eliminate the following violations:

• To disinfect the skin surface and mucous membranes before performing a surgical procedure;
• before performing biopsy procedures, injections, transfusion / infusion, as well as punctures and so on. For skin disinfection;
• treatment with a solution for therapy or prevention in the case of drainage, and in addition to this catheters or probes in persons who underwent surgery;
• treatment performed in the area of aseptic or infected wound surfaces;
• elimination of infections having a bacterial, fungal or viral origin affecting the skin, and in addition oral and nasopharyngeal mucosa;
• To disinfect the oral cavity during dental procedures;
• to completely or partially treat the patient before the procedure of the operation (the so-called "disinfecting bathing" is performed);
• disinfection of the birth canal, and in addition to the implementation of procedures of a gynecological nature;
• disinfecting treatment of the umbilical cord, and in addition prevention of the development of conjunctivitis (newborn);
• disinfection of the skin with wounds, cuts, abrasions and diaper rash, and in addition with stomatitis, acne and pustules.

Ointment Betadine is used in such disorders:

• To heal abrasions, burns, bedsores, infections, wounds, trophic ulcers and superinfectious forms of dermatitis;
• therapy for viruses - for example, with herpes or HPV.

Suppositories should be used in such situations:

• arising in the vagina of inflammation, having acute or chronic form;
• infections of a mixed or nonspecific character;
• lesions of a fungal origin (besides it or this after therapy with application of antibiotics);
• genital herpes;
• infections that are caused by the activity of chlamydia, gardnerella or trichomonads;
• prevention before performing various gynecological procedures.

The use of the suppository immediately after unprotected sexual contact reduces the risk of infection with STDs. But a similar effect develops only when the drug is used for a maximum of 2 hours after the sexual act.

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Release form

The release is made in several separate forms:

• solution for external processing, in vials of 0.03, 0.12 or 1 liter capacity;
• ointment - in tubes of 20 g;
• vaginal suppositories, 7 pieces inside the pack.

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Pharmacodynamics

After using the drug, iodine is released from the pharmacological complex with the substance polyvinylpyrrolidone. Iodine is in contact with the mucous and skin surface, forming at the same time bacterial cells of iodine and coagulating them. As a result, the pathogen microbes are destroyed.

Betadine has an effect on gram-positive as well as-negative microbes. Only Mycobacterium tuberculosis possesses resistance. The drug is active against bacteria, fungi, viruses, as well as protozoa.

The drug in all its forms is not addictive, and also has no toxic properties. The use of suppositories helps stabilize the vaginal flora and remove the itching along with burning. Also, the suppository does not have an irritant effect.

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Pharmacokinetics

After local treatment, iodine is almost not absorbed into the blood. The active element is not deep inside the tissues.

The use of vaginal suppositories after 1 minute leads to the death of bacteria and fungi.

Dosing and administration

Use of medicinal ointment.

It is required to treat the affected areas of the skin with a thin layer of ointment - procedures should be carried out several times a day.

Use of medicament as a solution.

It is allowed to use both undiluted solution and dissolved in ordinary water. In this case, it is required to use proportions of 1k10 or 1k100.

To disinfect healthy skin areas, use the undiluted form of the solution - for 1-2 minutes. When treating wound surfaces, burns, as well as inflammation of bacterial or fungal origin, a diluted solution is used (proportions 1 k10).

For hygienic procedures, apply an aqueous solution of the drug in the proportions of 1k100.

To remove pustules or acne, you should moisten the cotton swab in a 5% or 10% solution, then rub the affected area.

To rinse the oral cavity it is required to use a solution diluted in the proportion 1k10.

During aseptic treatment of wound surfaces or various complications, it is necessary to use a 5% or 10% solution. It is also permissible to impregnate the dressings with a concentrated therapeutic solution.

When washing serous or articular cavities, a solution with a ratio of 1 k10 or 1k100 is used.

For gynecological procedures, use an undiluted drug solution.

Application of suppositories.

If the disease is acute, it is required to inject 1 suppository deep inside the vagina twice a day. To conduct therapy is necessary during the first week.

If the disease is subacute or chronic, it is required to administer 1 suppository at bedtime and perform this therapy for 2 weeks. Taking into account the diagnosis and the nature of the infectious lesion, the treatment course can be prolonged by the doctor. Before you insert a candle, you should moisten it a little in water. It is recommended to use sanitary napkins for the duration of therapy. With menstruation, the treatment course also does not stop.

The use of suppositories for thrush is carried out according to the above scheme. Taking into account the type of pathology (acute or chronic), the drug is applied 1 or 2 times per day.

With erosions, the medicine is used exclusively with the appointment of the treating doctor.

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Use of the betadina during pregnancy

It is not recommended to prescribe Betadine to pregnant women after the 3rd month. But in general, regarding the use of drugs during pregnancy, you should individually consult your doctor. It is known from reviews that many pregnant patients successfully use the drug. During therapy, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the patient's thyroid.

During breastfeeding, the medicine can not be used.

Contraindications

Among the contraindications:

• thyrotoxicosis;
• adenoma thyroid;
• Dühring's disease;
• combined use with radioactive iodine;
• infants younger than 1 year;
• hypersensitivity to iodine, and in addition to other elements of the drug.

Caution is required when prescribing to people with skin inflammations of a chronic nature.

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Side effects of the betadina

Use of the medicine can lead to the appearance of such side effects:

• local signs of an allergy to iodine, which are expressed in the form of rashes, redness and itching;
• developing in the vagina dysbacteriosis (after a long use of candles);
• Hyperthyroidism (if the patient has a hereditary predisposition).

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Interactions with other drugs

The drug can not be combined with other antiseptic medicines, especially with those whose constituent elements are alkalis, enzymes or mercury.

The effect of Betadine is weakened when it is used in combination with hydrogen peroxide.

The effectiveness of the drug is weakened by mixing with blood, but with increasing its concentration, the bactericidal effect of drugs increases.

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Storage conditions

Betadine should be kept in a place closed from sunlight and small children. The temperature is within the limits of 5-15 ° C. Do not store diluted medicinal solution.

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Shelf life

Betadine is allowed to be used for 5 years after the release of the drug.

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Reviews

Betadine in the form of an ointment and a solution is considered to be quite effective antiseptic, which helps to eliminate many diseases. In the reviews also note that during treatment there are almost no side symptoms. Of the shortcomings, only the fact that the medicine can leave traces on the clothes and clothes.

Suppositories used by pregnant women also receive positive feedback - many of them managed to eliminate the symptoms of thrush with their help.