Special Warning : אזהרת שימוש

4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
In the event of latent thyrotoxicosis (especially in older patients) and in patients with goiter or thyroid nodules povidone-iodine should be applied for prolonged periods (more than 14 days) or on large areas (more than 10 % of the body surface) only after a careful assessment of the benefits and risks, as subsequent hyperthyroidism may not be completely ruled out. After discontinuation of the treatment (up to 3 months) these patients should be monitored for early symptoms of hyperthyroidism and thyroid function should be tested, if necessary.

The product must not be used prior to or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment for thyroid cancer.

Aspiration should be avoided when using Betadine Gargle in the pharyngeal area, since this may cause respiratory problems and even pneumonia. This can happen especially in intubated patients.

Children, newborns and babies
Due to the skin texture and sensitivity to povidone-iodine of newborns and babies up to 6 months of age, povidone-iodine should be used only if an indication is carefully established. If necessary, thyroid function (e. g. T4 and TSH levels) should be monitored (see also section 4.6, Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation).
In children, especially in toddlers, Betadine Gargle should only be used, if proper use can be ensured, so that the solution is not swallowed.
Any oral intake of povidone-iodine in newborns, babies and toddlers must be prevented.

The oxidative properties of povidone-iodine may cause corrosion of metals (braces and dentures). Plastic materials are generally inert to povidone-iodine. In some instances, reversible discoloration may occur.


Betadine Gargle contains about 30% ethanol.

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