Summary of Product Characteristics
last updated on the eMC:
20/09/2006
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SPC
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Betadine Skin Cleanser
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Povidone Iodine USP 4.00% w/v.
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Go to top of the page | Topical aqueous solution.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Acne vulgaris of the face and neck. For general disinfection of the skin (as a liquid soap).
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Go to top of the page | Route of administration: Topical. Adults, the elderly and children over 2 years: Apply directly or with moistened sponge to the affected areas and work up a rich lather. Allow to remain on the skin for 3-5 minutes then rinse off thoroughly with warm water and dry with a clean or sterile towel or gauze. Repeat twice daily. Infants under 2 years: Limit use to 2-3 days.
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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 | Do not use on broken skin. Iodine is absorbed through burns and broken skin and, to a lesser extent, through intact skin. Restrict use in infants to 2-3 days.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Use in pregnancy and lactation should be limited and although no adverse effects are anticipated from such limited usage, caution is recommended and the therapeutic benefit must be balanced against the possible effects of the absorption of iodine on foetal thyroid function.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | If local irritation or sensitivity develops, then discontinue treatment.
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Go to top of the page | Treatment: In the case of deliberate or accidental ingestion of large quantities of Betadine, symptomatic and supportive treatment should be provided with special attention to electrolyte balance and renal and thyroid function.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Betadine Skin Cleanser contains povidone iodine, a complex of iodine which shows all the broad-spectrum germicidal activity of elemental iodine. The germicidal activity is maintained in the presence of exfoliative debris and infected lesions whilst the colour persists. Betadine Skin Cleanser kills bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores and protozoa.
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Go to top of the page | The product is intended for topical application.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Purified water; potassium iodate; NPPE ester; lauric diethanolamide; Natrosol HXR; Vah Floral Perfume No 2; sodium hydroxide.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Store at a temperature not exceeding 25oC.
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Go to top of the page | Polypropylene container with polypropylene lid containing 250ml.
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Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Medlock Medical Limited, Tubiton House, Medlock Street, Oldham, OL1 3HS.
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