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Betadine Gargle

POVIDONE-IODINE

Standard Dose
Directions DO NOT SWALLOW Adults andchildren 12 years and older: Gargle with 10 ml full strength for 30 seconds, then spitout Use only with dosing cup provided Use up to 4 times daily Children under 12: Do not use.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses For the temporary relief of occasional sore throat
Summary

Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of occasional sore throat Dosage and administration Directions DO NOT SWALLOW Adults andchildren 12 years and older: Gargle with 10 ml full strength for 30 seconds, then spitout Use only with dosing cup provided Use up to 4 times daily Children under 12: Do not use.

Warnings and cautions Warnings SoreThroat Warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throataccompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious.Consult doctor promptly.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses For the temporary relief of occasional sore throat Dosage and administration Directions DO NOT SWALLOW Adults andchildren 12 years and older: Gargle with 10 ml full strength for 30 seconds, then spitout Use only with dosing cup provided Use up to 4 times daily Children under 12: Do not use. Warnings and cautions Warnings SoreThroat Warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throataccompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious.Consult doctor promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administerto children under 3 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Do not use this product for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor if you are allergic to povidone-iodine or any other ingredientsin this product if you have any thyroid conditions When using this product do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughlywith water. If irritation persists, consult a doctor do not swallow do not use with hydrogen peroxide Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash, or fever develops

Monitoring

  • • Warnings SoreThroat Warning: Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throataccompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious.Consult doctor promptly.
  • • Do not use more than 2 days or administerto children under 3 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
  • • Do not use this product for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor if you are allergic to povidone-iodine or any other ingredientsin this product if you have any thyroid conditions When using this product do not get into eyes.
  • • If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughlywith water.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.