Betadine disinfecting gargle concentrate liq Fl 120 ml

What is Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate and when is it used?

Betadine disinfecting gargle concentrate is intended for gargling and rinsing the mouth and throat. It kills bacteria, fungi, viruses and other infectious agents.Betadine disinfecting gargle concentrate is used to prevent and treat infections after injuries, infectious diseases of the mouth/throat area and gums, and before and after surgical and dental procedures.

When should Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate not be used?

Betadine disinfecting gargle concentrate must not be used:

• if you are hypersensitive to povidone-iodine, iodine or any other ingredient,for dysfunction and diseases of the thyroid gland,in dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring (very rare, herpes-like skin disease),before, during and until the end of an examination or treatment of the thyroid with labeled iodine (radio-iodine application), as this is impaired by Betadine disinfecting gargle concentrate,with the simultaneous use of preparations containing mercury, since a substance is formed that can damage the skin,by children under 6 years of age as they lack the ability to gargle and there is a risk of choking.

When is caution required when using Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate?

If you suffer from thyroid disease or if you have a goiter, you should only use Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate if your doctor has specifically told you to. Even after the end of therapy, early symptoms of possible hyperthyroidism should be observed for up to 3 months. Your doctor may monitor thyroid function if necessary.Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as thyroid dysfunction can occur in unborn babies and infants (see «Can Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?»).Betadine disinfecting gargle concentrate should not be swallowed.Betadine disinfecting gargle concentrate may only be used on children if the child can rinse the mouth and gargle correctly and the rinsing solution is not swallowed. Spit out the rinsing solution after use. Any ingestion of Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate by a child should be avoided at all costs. Thyroid function may need to be checked.In the case of metabolic acidosis of the blood (metabolic acidosis) and kidney failure, Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate should not be used or the treatment should be discontinued.Betadine disinfecting gargle concentrate should not be used at the same time as other gargles.Betadine disinfecting gargle concentrate must not be used at the same time as or shortly after enzymatic wound treatment agents or disinfectants containing silver , hydrogen peroxide or taurolidine, as this can lead to a mutual weakening of the effect.Do not use Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate at the same time as or immediately after using octenidine-containing disinfectants on the same or adjacent areas, as this may result in temporary dark discoloration.If you are being treated with lithium preparations, you should avoid using Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate for a longer period of time or over a large area, since absorbed iodine can promote the possible triggering of hypothyroidism by lithium.Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseaseshave allergiesor other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally!

Can Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Betadine disinfecting gargle concentrate should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, because the unborn child or newborn is exposed to relevant amounts of iodine via the mother and serious thyroid dysfunction can occur in the newborn. Accidental intake of Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate by the infant through the mouth through contact with the treated part of the nursing mother's body must be avoided. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How do you use Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate?

Adults, teenagers and children from 6 years

Unless otherwise instructed by your doctor, use Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate as follows:

For infections, before and after surgical and dental interventions

Add 2-4 teaspoons of Betadine disinfectant gargle concentrate to ½ glass of water. Rinse and gargle your mouth with it for at least 30 seconds. Spit out the rinsing solution. Repeat the process 3-4 times a day until healed.

For hygienic oral care

Add 1 teaspoon of Betadine disinfecting gargle concentrate to ½ glass of water. Rinse and gargle your mouth with it for 30 seconds. Spit out the rinsing solution. Apply once a day. No continuous use.It is advisable to temporarily remove dentures, braces and the like from the mouth before using Betadine Disinfecting Gargle Concentrate, in order to improve accessibility of the gums and oral mucosa and to avoid any discoloration of the material, which is usually reversible.

Children up to 6 years

Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate should not be used on children up to 6 years of age (see «When should Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate not be used?»).

Special dosage instructions

If your symptoms have not improved after several days (2-5 days) of regular use, or if symptoms reappear after the end of the treatment, you should consult your doctor.Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate have?

Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000)

In rare cases, hypersensitivity or contact dermatitis (with symptoms such as skin redness, blisters, itching) can occur.

Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people)

In very rare cases, acute, painful swelling of the skin or mucous membranes (angioedema) and acute allergic general reactions may occur with a drop in blood pressure and/or shortness of breath (anapylactic reaction). In such cases, the treatment should be stopped immediately and the doctor informed immediately.Pneumonia may occur as a result of ingestion after application to the mouth and throat.Significant iodine uptake may occur with long-term use. In very rare cases, an overactive thyroid gland with symptoms such as an accelerated heart rate or inner restlessness can be triggered in people with thyroid disorders.In individual cases, hypothyroidism, disturbances in the electrolyte balance, metabolism-related hyperacidity of the blood (metabolic acidosis), acute kidney failure and abnormal blood osmolarity can occur.If you notice side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What should also be noted?

durability

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked ?EXP? on the container.

use-by period after opening

The medicinal product can be kept for 12 months after opening if tightly closed.

Storage Notice

Store at room temperature (15-25°C) and out of the reach of children.

More information

Don't ingest. If the undiluted gargle concentrate is accidentally ingested, the doctor must be informed immediately.Betadine disinfecting gargle concentrate - stains can be washed out of natural fibers with soap and water, of synthetic fibers with diluted ammonia or sodium thiosulphate solution.Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What is in Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate?

active ingredients

1 ml gargle concentrate contains 7.5 mg iodine as povidone iodine.

excipients

Flavorings, sodium saccharin and other excipients. Contains 36% alcohol by volume.

registration number

34284 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get Betadine Disinfectant Gargle Concentrate? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without medical prescription.Bottles of 120 ml.

Marketing Authorization Holder

Mundipharma Medical Company, Hamilton/Bermuda, Basel branch. ???????????????????????????????????????????