Indication This medication is treatment for vaginal infections. How to take this drug Vaginal. Dosage ONLY TO BE TAKEN BY ADULTS. Put a suppository every evening for 8-16 days. The suppository must be put deeply into the vagina. Frequency of dose The frequency of administration depends on the individual. Composition Active Ingredient: Iodic povidone (titrated at 10% of iodine): 250 mg Per 2.9g suppository. Other ingredients: Dilutant: macrogol 1000. Format This drug is in the form of a suppository. Box of 8 suppositories. Precautions for use The iodine in this medication crosses through the mucous membranes and goes into the blood stream especially after repeated use. Prolonged or repeated use is not recommended. Iodine will pass into the blood stream easier if you suffer from renal insufficiency. Do not use this with spermicide products. Special warnings DO NOT STOP TREATMENT WITHOUT MEDICAL CONSENT. DO NOT INJECT, DO NOT SWALLOW. Contraindications Do not use BETADINE 250MG suppository: - previous intolerance or allergy to one of the ingredients such as povidone There is not cross-over reaction with iodic products. A history of allergic-type accidents to iodinated contrast products or seafood anaphylaxis is not a contraindication to the use of BETADINE 250 mg suppository. - repeated use during pregnancy from the 2nd trimester · during breast feeding BETADINE 250mg suppository is not suitable without medical consent: - when combine with spermicide products or anti-septics with mercury derivatives. 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, this medication is not recommended from the 2nd 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 you are repeatedly using this medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any drugs. Side effects Like all drugs BETADINE 250mg suppository can cause side effects (this will not affect everyone). - possible iodine overdose from repeated and prolonged doses. - possible irritations on the mucous membranes. - exceptional allergic reactions: 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 an overdose, too much iodine can change the functioning of the thyroid gland. Immediately consult your doctor. Storage conditions Store in a place below 25°C.