Betadine

Question: What is good to use on an allergic rash from betadine? I had surgery last week and I have a huge itchy, red, patchy rash all over my abdomen from either the betadine or the adhesive from the tape. I've tried taking benadryl pills & using benadryl cream, cortizone, and an RX Ketonal and nothing is working. I'm ready to jump out of my skin the itch is so bad...help! The rash is so bad it looks like psoriasas!

Answer: you need to call your doctor and get a stronger itch cream. They make higher doses of hydrocortisone cream, but they are prescription. I'd also have the doctor take a look at the rash if you can get in to see him.

Question: How do I remove a betadine stain? My granddaughter's heirloom smocked dress has a small Betadine stain from the hospital. How can I remove it? The dress is white cotton.

Answer: Make a paste out of Oxyclean and water and apply directly to the stain. Rub in gently and let sit, then wash as normal.

Question: Has anyone used Betadine antiseptic spray on their belly button piercing and it worked for them? Everyone says not to use Betadine. I'd like to see if there's anyone out there that HAS used it and it has WORKED for them.

Answer: Betadine antiseptic spray does kill germs and stops the itching. I ran out of my other product and I did use it a few times and it worked. It might however not be strong enough to kill all the germs and bacteria that will develop there so that's probably why they said don't use it, plus its ability to stain. It won't hurt anything as a temporary solution however use the correct products in order to get the best results. Congrads on the piercing. Just in time for the summer. Hope you got some tummy tops so you can show it off. .

Question: How long do I have to scrubs my tortoises' shells with Betadine oil before the white spots go away? Both of my leopard tortoises have white spots on their shells. I have the correct UVB lighting (for a while I didnt), their cage is clean and now I'm monitoring the temperature in their water dish. I started scrubbing their shells with diluted Betadine oil (actually the generic version since every place I go to doesn't have actual Betadine oil) but how long will it take before the spots start going away?

Answer: I'm not sure about Betadine oil but my turtle had the same little white spots on it. It turns out its called SHELL ROT and I went to this website and followed the directions and it worked. I'll copy/paste some of the major steps/directions here but I recommend you reading the entire article. Good luck! The small white spots often come out easily when the turtle is completely dry, even if they stay stubbornly in place while wet. Scrape them with the edge of a clean, old credit card or some other plastic utensil. Do not use a knife. The infected material needs to be removed so that the treatment can reach the tissue below it. Disinfect the shell with a general antiseptic. In years past, antiseptics such as hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (povidone-iodine) or antibiotic ointments have been used. These will generally kill the pathogens successfully, however recent research indicates that these things actually slow the healing process by preventing the regrowth of the epithelial cells over the damaged area. The antiseptic of choice is often Nolvasan (chlorhexidine) which is available from veterinary clinics (non-prescription), some pet stores and herp supply stores on the internet. Healing is noticably quicker with Nolvasan, so it is worth the effort to find some and use it. Nolvasan liquid solution is generally made with one part Nolvasan, 100 parts water. (Read the directions on the bottle.) If there are just a few discolored areas, swab those areas with the weak antiseptic solution. Reapply the solution every ten minutes or so for about a half-hour. If there are a large number of tiny discolored areas, it might work better to soak the turtle. If you choose to soak, make the liquid shallow enough for the turtle to easily hold its head up out of the water, because any antiseptic, even Nolvasan, can cause some minor eye irritation. A follow-up application of silver sulfadiazine cream can be beneficial, however SSD cream is available by prescription only in the US. Air! Place the turtle in a dry container for at least 2 hours. Some turtles are not overly stressed if left in the dry container overnight (in complete darkness), returning it to the aquarium for at least a portion of the day. Air is the enemy of shell rot pathogens, so it is important to keep the animal dry for a lengthy period of time. But dehydration and excessive stress must also be prevented. So the turtle MUST spend some time each day in water. Continue to clean, disinfect and air dry the turtle each day for a 5 to 7 days. By that time, all the white pits will have loosened and been removed. If not, continue treatment.You will need to remove all the whitened material to get to the healthy shell underneath, so that it can heal and grow normally. If there are discolored areas remaining after 2 weeks, consult a veterinarian.

Question: How to remove the betadine from skin? I had surgery a week ago. The scrubbed my whole leg down with betadine. I cant get it off my skin. Any suggestions?

Answer: use some rubbing alcohol that should take it off just fine. Don't get too close to the incision and when you go in for your follow-up that might be a better time to do this. Don't remove any bandages and don't go crazy trying to get it off. In 7 days all of the skin will have sluffed off anyway.

Question: My dog swallowed some betadine ointment will she be ok? She is a shitzue and 11 pounds and was chewing on a tube betadine ointment.

Answer: Should be ok, i was told by vet to put on cut on my dogs mouth, but yours had the tube! Keep your eyes out for any changes in her behaviour or swelling in the mouth. If any of these occur go to vet.

Question: is it safe to use Betadine on belly button piercings? I got my belly button pierced about a month ago and my friend has been using Bactine so I asked my mother to buy some,but she picked up Betadine instead. I was wondering if it's okay to use that to clean my piercing in addition to cleaning it with the sea salt and anti-bacterial soap.

Answer: yes it is safe, but do not get it on light colored clothing because it will not come out.

Question: How do you get rid of betadine stains after surgery?!? I just had my portacath removed today, it was my fifth surgery. The betadine is all over my arm and chest. It's gross-looking and sticky! Every time I lower my arm, it sticks to my side! DX Last time, it remained for almost two week even with vigorous scrubbing! I tried alcohol wipes, soap, and face-cleasers. Nothing worked! I don't want to have to go through that again..... Any hints?

Answer: If it's on your clothes it will never come out and if it's on your skin it will eventually wear off you just have to be patient. Ever tried white vinegar, lemon juice and warm water? That's what fixes those oompa loompa spray tan mistakes!

Question: Is it safe to breastfeed my 1 month old baby while Im using Betadine externally ( Iodide ) on the incission? I just had a cesarean delivery a month a ago to deliver my baby? I'm using Betadine externally on the wound/incission of the c-section.

Answer: According to Dr. Thomas Hale, the world's foremost expert on drugs and breastfeeding: "When placed on the adult skin, very little is absorbed... Topical application to infants has resulted in significant absorption through the skin. Once plasma levels are attained in the mother, iodide rapidly sequester in human milk at high milk/plasma ratios [at least 23]... "Pediatric concerns: Transfer of absorbed iodine could occur leading to neonatal thyroid suppression. Avoid if possible." The drug is classified as "possibly hazardous" by Dr. Hale. In other words, if you *do* absorb enough to find it in your blood, your milk will have at least 23 times as much in it. Please share this information with your doctor to determine the safety.

Question: If Betadine ointment is received from the wholesaler, where should they be stocked? If Betadine ointment is received from the wholesaler, where should they be stocked? a.Next to Dolobid 500 mg tablets. b.Where the bacitracin ointment is stored. c.With Mycostatin vaginal suppositories d.In the refrigerator with EES suspension. This is from a study guide for a pharm tech exam that I have to study for. I couldn't find the answer to it. If anyone knows the answer to this please help me....thanks alot

Answer: Next to (b)....Both are topical antiseptics. if you were looking for antiseptics at the store you would want to find them together.

Question: How long does Betadine Douche stay in the system? How long is it spermicidal? I douched this morning to get rid of a minor yeast infection but since I'm trying to get pregnant, I realized I'm ovulating today and I have just made a huge mistake??!

Answer: You dont have to worry about. Just clean the vagine with normal sterile water. One thing more fertile day in which you can concieve is not only one. you may concieve between form 11th to 18th day of menses anytime. So make try again without any hesitation. Try to hold semen in your vagina for minimum 30 minutes in supine position. Don't wake up early after orgasm. If u wanna pregnancy.

Question: How can I use Betadine spray for Episiotomy? My wound and stitchs arent healed yet and Im 24days from delivery The obstertrician told me that my skin is very sensitive and the stitches were opened up after 2 weeks of delivering my baby so I made another one and still, the wound is not completely healed yet... So wot shouldI do? Im worried and I can not do execises!!

Answer: what is betadine?

Question: what are the chemical components of betadine? i need to know its properties and all. does anyone know about it? if so, could you tell me what they are? does it have any antibiotic properties?

Answer: Betadine is the name of Purdue Pharma's brand of consumer-available povidone-iodine (PVPI) topical antiseptics. -Betadine, like most PVPI products, is available in two formulations: 1. A solution, sold over-the-counter (OTC) for cleaning minor --woundsand used in hospitals to prepare a patient's skin prior to surgery.[ Solutions are 10% povidone-iodine in water. 2. A 'surgical scrub', which is a mixture of povidone-iodine and detergent, sold OTC as a skin cleaner and disinfectant hand wash and used for cleansing hands prior to surgery and other aseptic procedures. Drug Facts Active ingredient Purpose Povidone-iodine, 10% (1% available iodine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First aid antiseptic Uses first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts ,scrapes , burns Warnings For external use only Do not use in the eyes over large areas of the body Ask a doctor before use in case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse you need to use this product for more than 1 week Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Directions: clean the affected area apply a small amount of product to the area 1 to 3 times daily may be covered with a sterile bandage if bandaged, let dry first Other information store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) Inactive ingredients pareth 25-9, purified water, sodium hydroxide. Betadine Skin Cleanser: Drug Facts Active ingredient Purpose Povidone-iodine, 7.5% – equal to 0.75% available iodine .............................. Antiseptic Uses-disinfectant hand wash and skin cleanser -significantly reduces bacteria on the skin Warnings For external use only Do not use this product -if you are sensitive to iodine or other product ingredients -in the eyes n over large areas of the body -longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have -deep or puncture wounds n serious burns n animal bites -Stop using this product and ask a doctor if -redness, irritation, swelling, or pain continues or increases -infection occurs Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Directions -wet skin and apply a sufficient amount -for lather to cover all surfaces -wash vigorously for at least 15 seconds -rinse and dry thoroughly Other information : store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) Inactive ingredients ammonium nonoxynol-4 sulfate, nonoxynol-9, purified water, sodium hydroxide

Question: Is Betadine good for my belly piercing? 3 Days ago i'd gotten by belly button pierced, And so far i've been cleaning it twice a day with Ani-Bacterial soap and Betadine. But i've been looking on the 'net and some say Betadine isn't good for the piercing, I've only been using it because my piercer gave it to me to use. Should i stop using it?

Answer: Stop using it....Betadine should only be used if it's highly infected, otherwise just get a gallon of distilled water and some non-iodized salt and mix 3 teaspoons of salt into the gallon of water, then heat a shot glass full of the mixture in the microwave for 10-12 seconds then soak the piercing for 5-10 minutes 2-3 times a day

Question: how to use betadine douche?is it use with cotton balls or use like a feminine wash? can i use it everyday?..Note: in the packaging there's no instruction how to use it.

Answer: I'm not even going to tell you how to use it because a woman should not be using a douche. Douches upset the pH balance that the vagina maintains normally. Often times douching increases the unpleasant odor and can cause or make bacteria infections worse. You should talk to your doctor before using a douche.

Question: Betadine and Antibiotic ointment on a dog? My Jack Russel Terrior was in a fight about 15 min. ago, and has a decent sized gash on the side of his neck. He isn't bleeding out, but the skin is nearly peeled off, and our vet isn't open until morning, so I was wondering if anyone knows if I could put Betadine or Neosporin on it to help keep it clean and keep infection out until the vet opens.

Answer: Using Neosporin is fine. Also try to apply a gauze wrap and an e collar of some sort, even if you use posterboard to make the cone. Just try to keep him from making it worse. If it stops bleeding, you won't have to go in the morning because it will be too late for stitches. Just call your vet to see if he wants to do antibiotics or update his shots.

Question: Can you apply Betadine on dogs like if they have a wound? My dog's groomer told me so but I'm having second thoughts. Help!

Answer: This is a question for a vet and if the vet says no get a different groomer. There are meds you can use but I am not sure this is one of them and better safe than sorry. I think I remember this is a not for internal consumption med and dogs lick wounds. Most vets will not charge to answer this by phone but of your dog has a serious wound now he or she does need med care. If it is just a minor thing it will probably be OK with just washing it with soap and water and rinsing well. Watch for redness,the area around wound feeling hot, any pus all of which mean a vet trip fast.

Question: What ingredient has Betadine that make surgical pins wear out?

Answer: For more than 4 decades Betadine® Microbicides have been used in hospitals worldwide as an important first line of defense against topical infection. Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses in vitro, Betadine® Microbicides have a wide range of uses from pre-surgical cleansing to hand and skin degerming.

Question: can a betadine solution can be used to cure genital warts? does betadine safe to use for a long period of time.. let say 1 yr applying on affected area 2x aday?

Answer: You can treat genital warts topically but the virus will be in your system for the rest of your life. No Betadine will do nothing.

Question: Is it safe to use Betadine on your dog? He was chewing on his paw and now has a little sore and is limping around on it. I just took him to the vet recently and it soaked up all my extra cash. I want to try to fix it myself before I have to go to the vet. How do I apply it if I do use it.

Answer: yeah.. we've seen the vet use it... dilute it down a bit and put it on... with our boy..we make him sit on an old towel so he don't get it everywhere.. and so we can make sure it don't lick it.