Betadine Antiseptic Liquid Spray

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

Active ingredient:

Povidone-iodine 5.5%{relative} equivalent to 0.5% iodine.;  

Available from:

iNova Pharmaceuticals (New Zealand) Limited

INN (International Name):

Povidone-iodine 5.5% w/v (=0.5% iodine.)

Dosage:

5.5% w/v

Pharmaceutical form:

Topical spray

Composition:

Active: Povidone-iodine 5.5%{relative} equivalent to 0.5% iodine.   Excipient: Citric acid Dibasic sodium phosphate Glycerol Hydrochloric acid Nonoxinol 9 Purified water Sodium hydroxide

Units in package:

Bottle, plastic, Spray. 1x75ml, 75 mL

Class:

General sale

Prescription type:

General sale

Manufactured by:

International Speciality Products

Therapeutic indications:

For antisepsis of minor cuts, abrasions and minor burns and the treatment of minor skin infections.

Product summary:

Package - Contents - Shelf Life: Bottle, plastic, Spray. 1x75ml - 75 mL - 24 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C

Authorization date:

1994-11-23

Patient Information leaflet

Betadine Antiseptic Liquid Spray®
1
BETADINE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID SPRAY®
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: _povidone iodine_
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using
Betadine Antiseptic Liquid Spray. YOU SHOULD ALSO SPEAK TO
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER
INFORMATION OR IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS
ABOUT USING BETADINE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID SPRAY.
WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION IN THIS LEAFLET:
1.
Why am I using Betadine Antiseptic Liquid Spray?
2.
What should I know before I use Betadine Antiseptic
Liquid Spray?
3.
What if I am taking other medicines?
4.
How do I use Betadine Antiseptic Liquid Spray?
5.
What should I know while using Betadine Antiseptic
Liquid Spray?
6.
Are there any side effects?
7.
Product details
1.
WHY AM I USING BETADINE ANTISEPTIC
LIQUID SPRAY?
BETADINE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID SPRAY CONTAINS THE ACTIVE
INGREDIENT POVIDONE-IODINE.
BETADINE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID SPRAY IS USED TO RAPIDLY KILL THE
BACTERIA COMMONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR WOUND AND SKIN
INFECTIONS. FOR ANTISEPSIS OF MINOR CUTS, ABRASIONS, MINOR
BURNS AND THE TREATMENT OF MINOR SKIN INFECTIONS.
2.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I USE
BETADINE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID SPRAY?
WARNINGS
BETADINE ANTISEPTIC LIQUID SPRAY IS FOR EXTERNAL
USE ONLY.
DO NOT USE BETADINE ANTISEPTIC SPRAY:
•
if you are allergic to povidone or any of the
ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
Always check the ingredients to make sure you can
use this medicine.
•
If you have a known hypersensitivity to povidone
iodine, polyvinylpyrrolidone or to any excipient listed
in product description section. If irritation, redness or
swelling develops, discontinue treatment and consult
a doctor.
•
if you currently have or have ever had, a thyroid
problem, including swelling (nodular colloid goitre,
endemic goitre or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), as using
Betadine Antiseptic Liquid Spray in these
circumstances can further affect the concurrent
lithium therapy or mercury derivatives therapy
•
for 4 weeks prior to treatment for canc