Betadine 10%, Vaginal Solution, 125ml bottle

Indication This is local treatment for vaginal infections. How to take this drug Vaginal. Dosage To be diluted for vaginal infection: One of two daily injections: dilute 2 tablespoons per litre of warm water. Pure use: Internal or external brushing of solution. Frequency of dose This is decided by your doctor. Composition Active Ingredient: Iodine povidone (10% of iodine): 10.00 g Per 100ml. Other ingredients: Lauric ether of macrogol (9), sodium hydroxide (q.s. pH = 2), purified water. Format 1 bottle of 125ml. Precautions for use Rincer après usage. Eviter les coulures. Un contact prolongé avec la solution non séchée peut entrainer une irritation et rarement des réactions cutanées sévères à type de brûlures. Rinse after use. Avoid drips. When the solution is not dry it can lead to irritation and skin reactions such as burning. Special warnings The iodine can go into the mucous membranes and pass into the blood especially after repeated use. Prolonged or repeated use not recommended. The passage of iodine in the general circulation is favoured in cases of renal insufficiency. Do not use spermicide products (risk of inactivation). Specific precautions Not applicable. Contraindications Do not BETADINE 10% vaginal solution: - previous intolerance or allergy to the ingredients. There is no cross-reaction with iodinated contrast products. A history of allergic-type accidents to iodinated contrast media or seafood anaphylaxis is not a contraindication to the use of BETADINE 10% vaginal solution. - repeated use during pregnancy (from the 2nd trimester). - during breast feeding. BETADINE 10% vaginal solution is not recommended unless you have doctor’s advice: - when combined with spermicide and anti-septic products. Interactions with other drugs Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you take or have recently taken any other drug, including any non-prescription drugs. Pregnancy and breast feeding Due to the iodine content, the use of this medication is not recommended after the second trimester of pregnancy. This drug can only be used during pregnancy following advice from your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any drugs. Breast-feeding is not recommended if repeatedly using this medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any drugs. Side effects Like all drugs BETADINE 10% vaginal solution can cause side effects (this will not affect everyone). - In the case of repeated and prolonged use on certain fragile or fragile skin, especially in premature and severe burns, there may be an iodine overload which may modify the functioning of the thyroid gland. - Local skin reactions may occur: burning-type caustic dermatitis in the event of contact maceration and eczema. - Irritation on mucous membranes. - Rare cases of: urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic shock. If you notice side effects that are not mentioned here, or if certain side effects become more severe, please consult your doctor or pharmacist. Symptoms and instructions in case of overdose In case of oral ingestion, immediately contact your doctor. Storage conditions No specific storage precautions.