Betadine AD Shampoo
Product Info
| Prescription required | No |
| Marketer | Win-Medicare Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Povidone Iodine (4% w/v) |
| Storage | Store below 25°C |
| Chemical Class | Iodinated polyvinyl polymer |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | OTHERS |
| Action Class | Antiseptics and disinfectants |
| User Rating | 4.8 |
| User Reviews | 581 |
FAQ
Will Betadine AD solution stain my skin or clothes?
Betadine AD has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however, permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.
Can Betadine AD affect thyroid function?
Using Betadine AD over a large area or for a long time may sometimes cause problems with your thyroid. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction include weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, lack of energy, and weight gain. If you notice such symptoms, contact your doctor who may advise you to stop using Betadine AD.
How should Betadine AD solution be applied to an injury?
Clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the medicine to it. You can then cover it with a sterile bandage. You can apply this medicine 1 to 3 times daily. However, do not use it for longer than 1 week.
Where can Betadine AD be used?
Betadine AD is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts, small areas of burn, ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.
Can I put Betadine AD on an open wound?
Betadine AD can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers, small burns or cuts, and other minor injuries. However, take special care if you are applying Betadine AD on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.
What if you forget to take Betadine Shampoo?
If you miss a dose of Betadine AD, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Betadine AD Shampoo Reviews
Betadine AD is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent used for the prevention and treatment of wound infection. It helps treat infections of the scalp associated with dandruff, itching, scaling, and redness of the scalp.
Betadine AD is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Apply sufficient amount onto the scalp and massage it well. Allow it to remain on the scalp for about 5 minutes before washing it off. Use it regularly to get the maximum benefit from the medicine.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. You should stop using it if you have any signs of an allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash, hives, itching, shortness of breath, cough, swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
This medicine should not be used in children under two years of age. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
How Betadine AD Shampoo Works
Betadine AD is an antiseptic. It kills harmful infection causing microorganisms. This is how it works to prevent and treat infections.
How to Use Betadine AD Shampoo
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
Benefits of Betadine AD Shampoo
- In Treatment and prevention of Wound infection: Betadine AD is a versatile antiseptic that is used for the treatment and prevention of infection. Betadine AD kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes, thereby preventing abrasions, cuts, and wounds, or any break in the skin from getting infected. The antiseptic effect is caused due to the slow release of iodine. Keep the affected area clean and use the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Uses of Betadine AD Shampoo
- Treatment and prevention of Wound infection
Betadine AD Shampoo Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not use it on burnt, broken or inflamed skin.
- Avoid contact with eyes and nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
- Apply a small amount to the affected area after cleaning it properly.
- Betadine AD is an antiseptic that helps treat and prevent infections.
References
- Drugs.com. Povidone Iodine.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1139.
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198.