10% Betadine Mouthwash Solution, 125ml bottle

Indication This medication is anti-septic mouthwash solution (contains iodine). It is a local treatment to treat mouth cavity infections and post-surgery hygiene. How to take this drug YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THE PRESCRIPTION GIVEN FROM YOUR DOCTOR. Dosage Suitable for adults and children over the age of 6 years old. Local use -mouthwash. DO NOT SWALLOW. 1-2 teaspoon in a glass of warm water, swill around the mouth, 4 times per day. Frequency of dose YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THE PRESCRIPTION GIVEN FROM YOUR DOCTOR. Composition Active Ingredient: Iodine polyvidone: 10.00 g Per 100ml of solution. Other ingredients: 85% glycerol, mint flavouring, sodium saccharin, sodium hydroxide, purified water. Format This medication is in the form of a mouthwash solution. 125 ml or 500ml bottle. Precautions for use If symptoms persist for more than 5 days and/or a fever appears, consult your doctor. The iodine content can transfer into the mucous membranes and pass into the blood. This formula contains terpene derivatives (mint flavouring). Prolonged use (+5 days) is not recommended as it can change the natural microbial balance in the mouth. Comply with the doses and length of treatment. Follow the advice: - this medication can change the natural microbial balance in the mouth. - this medication is likely to affect the functioning of the thyroid or to cause interference with functional explorations of the thyroid gland. CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR if you suffer or have suffered from epilepsy. IF IN DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. Special warnings This medication should generally not be used: - for a child under 6 years of age, - combined with other anti-septic drugs. Specific precautions Not applicable. Contraindications Do not use BETADINE 10% mouthwash solution in the following cases: Allergy to one of the ingredients. There are no cross-reactions with iodine-content products. The history of allergic-type accidents to iodinated contrast products or anaphylaxis (possibility of allergic reaction) to seafood is not a contraindication to the use of BETADINE 10%, mouthwash solution. - for newborns and premature babies - prolonged treatment into the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy - during breast feeding Interactions with other drugs Simultaneous use of mercury-derived antiseptics is contraindicated. Simultaneous or sequential use of other oral antiseptics should be avoided. 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, repeated use of this medication is not recommended from the second trimester of pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any drugs. Side effects Like all drugs BETADINE 10% mouthwash solution can cause side effects (this will not affect everyone). Exceptional cases: urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic shock, anaphylactoid reaction If any skin reactions appear, treatment must be stopped. In the case of repeated administration and excessive use, this product may, on the one hand, be irritating to the mucous membranes and, on the other hand, there may be an iodine overload which may lead to dysfunction of the thyroid gland. Possible irritation in the mucous membranes. Due to the presence of terpene derivatives and in case of non-respect of the recommended doses, possibility of agitation and mental confusion in the elderly. 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 massive oral ingestion, which can lead to severe intoxication, it should be treated in a specialised medium: gastrointestinal and / or electrolytic disorders, especially in renal insufficiency. Thyroid function monitoring is recommended. Storage conditions No specific storage precautions.