Betadine is used on the skin to treat or prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns. Betadine is also used in a medical setting to help prevent infection and promote healing in skin wounds, pressure sores, or surgical incisions.
Some forms of povidone iodine topical are used inside the mouth to provide temporary relief of minor mouth pain or irritation, sore throat, or canker sore pain.
Betadine side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
This medicine may cause serious side effects. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
swelling, pain, warmth, redness, oozing, or other signs of infection;
blistering or crusting; or
severe irritation, itching, or burning.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Betadine if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Betadine is safe to use if you have any medical conditions or allergies.
Do not use this medicine on a young child without medical advice.
If you are breastfeeding, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.
Symptoms of overdose from swallowing Betadine may include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, extreme thirst, or being unable to urinate.