Betadine
Povidone iodine ointment for wound and skin disinfection. It releases iodine that destroys microbes by attacking their proteins and cell walls.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Povidone Iodine
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Ointment
- Strengths
- 10%
This listing uses Betadine as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Betadine vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Betadine details
- Conditions
- Wound Disinfection · Skin Disinfection
- Alternative names
- povidone iodine
- Therapeutic class
- Antiseptic Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Iodophor Antiseptic
- Contraindications
- iodine allergy
- Minor side effects
- temporary skin staining; mild irritation
- Moderate side effects
- dry skin; local dermatitis
- Serious side effects
- systemic thyroid dysfunction, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Ointment
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Pharmacy medicine (P), available from a pharmacist without a prescription
- Originator
- Purdue Pharma
- Onset Time
- Immediate
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for all ages under appropriate direction.
Patient summary
Povidone iodine ointment for wound and skin disinfection. It releases iodine that destroys microbes by attacking their proteins and cell walls.
Mechanism of action
Releases free elemental iodine to oxidative-destroy essential microbial proteins, nucleic acids, and cell wall structures.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid chronic use due to potential fetal thyroid effects. Breastfeeding: Avoid prolonged use.
What you will receive
Betadine is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Povidone Iodine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.