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Betaiodine, 7.5% liquid soup

Drug formLiquid (for external use)

ATC categoryAntiseptics and disinfectants

ATC subcategoryDrugs for topical and local use

Brand nameBetaiodine

Generic namePovidone Iodine

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Each ml of Betaiodine, 7.5% liquid soap, contains:

active ingredient: povidone iodine – 75 mg.

For a full list of excipients see section Pharmacodynamic properties.

Posology and method of administration

Pre-operative surgical scrub – after first wetting the hands and arms with water, approximately 3.5ml of Betaiodine 7.5% Liquid soap is applied and rubbed thoroughly on to these areas. A brush may be used to scrub the nails. A little water is added to develop a lather and finally this must be rinsed off with running water.

Pre-operative skin preparation – the site of incision should be washed with Betaiodine 7.5% Liquid soap two or three times a day prior to the operation. Immediately before surgery the skin should be moistened with water, Betaiodine 7.5% Liquid soap applied and rubbed thoroughly into the area for several minutes. A sterile gauze swab is used to develop a lather which must be finally rinsed off with water.

Only water should be used to dilute Betaiodine 7.5% Liquid soap.

Neonates:

Do not use on neonates, refer to Section Contraindications.

Children and Elderly:

There are no special dosage recommendations for children or elderly patients.

Renal Impairment:

Patients with renal impairment should refer to Section Special warnings and precautions for use.

Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamic properties

ATC Code: D08AG02

Dermatologicals/Antiseptics and Disinfectants/povidone-iodine

Pharmaceutical particulars

List of excipients

Sodium hydroxide,

citric acid,

sodium laureth sulfate,

sodium chloride,

cocamide DEA,

water purified.

For more detailed information about the drug, click: http://pharm.cals.am/pharm/data/drug_134425/1736329537406.pdf