Betadine Cream is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent. It is used for the treatment and prevention of infections in wounds and cuts. It kills the harmful microbes and controls their growth, thereby preventing infections in the affected area.

Betadine Cream is used to preserve the medicinal products

Uses of Betadine Cream

Treatment and prevention of Wound infection

Benefits of Betadine Cream

In Treatment and prevention of Wound infection

Betadine Cream is a versatile antiseptic that is used for the treatment and prevention of infection. Betadine Cream kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes, thereby preventing abrasions, cuts, and wounds, or any break in the skin from getting infected. The antiseptic effect is caused due to the slow release of iodine. Keep the affected area clean and use the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Betadine Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Betadine

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Generalized itching
Lung inflammation
Cushing syndrome
Delirium (acute confusional state)
Reduced emotions

How to use Betadine Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Betadine Cream works

Betadine Cream is an antiseptic applied on skin, which is infected or is likely to get infected. It works by slowly releasing iodine which kills or prevents the growth of infectious microorganisms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Betadine Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Betadine Cream is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Betadine Cream is an antiseptic that helps treat and prevent infections.
Apply a small amount to the affected area after cleaning it properly.
Avoid contact with eyes and nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
Do not use it on burnt, broken or inflamed skin.
Betadine Cream is an antiseptic that helps treat and prevent infections.
Apply a small amount to the affected area after cleaning it properly.
Avoid contact with eyes and nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
Do not use it on burnt, broken or inflamed skin.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Iodinated polyvinyl polymer

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Action Class

Antiseptics and disinfectants

Patient concerns

I had an accident with my bike and had scratch on my knee, kindly suggest me the medicines

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Get TT injection and clean the wound with savlon and apply Ointment Betadine

3 DAYS BACK I MET WITH AN ACCIDENT AND GOT SOME WOUNDS ON MY KNEE AND ANKLE. IN X RAY REPORT EVERYTHING IS FINE. PLEASE SUGGEST BEST OINTMENT TO HEAL MY WOUNDS AS FAST AS POSSIBLE. CURRENTLY USING BETADINE BUT VERY SLOW REOVERY PLZ SUGGEST

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Betadine is fine. clean the wound with savlon before and use sterile dressings

User feedback

Patients taking Betadine Cream

Once A Day

80%

Twice A Day

14%

Thrice A Day

Four Times A *

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Betadine Cream for?

Infections

100%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

83%

Average

17%

What were the side-effects while using Betadine Cream?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Betadine Cream?

With food

100%

Please rate Betadine Cream on price

Not Expensive

100%

FAQs

Q. Can I put Betadine Cream on an open wound?

Betadine Cream can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers, small burns or cuts, and other minor injuries. However, take special care if you are applying Betadine Cream on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.

Q. Will Betadine Cream solution stain my skin or clothes?

Betadine Cream has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however, permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.

Q. Where can Betadine Cream be used?

Betadine Cream is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts, small areas of burn, ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.

Q. How should Betadine Cream solution be applied to an injury?

Clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the medicine to it. You can then cover it with a sterile bandage. You can apply this medicine 1 to 3 times daily. However, do not use it for longer than 1 week.

Q. Can Betadine Cream affect thyroid function?

Using Betadine Cream over a large area or for a long time may sometimes cause problems with your thyroid. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction include weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, lack of energy, and weight gain. If you notice such symptoms, contact your doctor who may advise you to stop using Betadine Cream.

Q. Can I put Betadine Cream on an open wound?

Q. Will Betadine Cream solution stain my skin or clothes?

Q. Where can Betadine Cream be used?

Q. How should Betadine Cream solution be applied to an injury?

Q. Can Betadine Cream affect thyroid function?

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