Summary of Product Characteristics
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20/09/2005
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SPC
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Betadine Antiseptic Paint
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Go to top of the page | Betadine Antiseptic Paint.
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Go to top of the page | Povidone Iodine USP 10% w/v.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the pageGo to top of the page | As a general antiseptic paint in the prevention and treatment of infections.
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Go to top of the page | For topical administration. Adults, children and the elderly: Apply Betadine Antiseptic Paint undiluted as necessary to the affected area and allow to dry. Rinse the brush thoroughly after use.
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Go to top of the page | Hypersensitivity to iodine. History of abnormal thyroid function or goitre.
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Go to top of the page | If local irritation and hypersensitivity develop, then discontinue treatment.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Use in pregnancy and lactation should be limited to minor lesions only. Although no adverse effects have been reported from limited use, caution should be recommended and therapeutic benefit must be balanced against possible effects of the absorption of iodine on foetal thyroid function and development.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Rarely, local irritation may occur.
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Go to top of the page | In the case of deliberate or accidental ingestion of large quantities, symptomatic and supportive treatment should be provided with special attention to electrolyte balance and thyroid function.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Povidone iodine is a complex of iodine which shows all the broad-spectrum germicidal activity of elemental iodine. The germicidal activity is maintained in the presence of blood, pus, serum and necrotic tissue. It is effective in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria, fungi, yeasts and viruses (e.g. Herpes Virus Types I and II).
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the pageGo to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Glycerol; nonoxynol 9; disodium hydrogen phosphate (anhydrous); citric acid monohydrate; industrial methylated spirit; sodium hydroxide (5% solution); purified water.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the pageGo to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Glass bottle with a white polypropylene cap and applicator brush containing 8ml of product.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Seton Healthcare Group plc, Tubiton House, Oldham, OL1 3HS.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | 28th April 1993 / 8th November 2003.
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