Betadine Antiseptic Spray 75ml - Povidone-Iodine
Betadine Antiseptic Liquid Spray in a 75ml bottle, containing povidone-iodine 50mg/mL, equivalent to 5mg/mL available iodine. It is used on minor cuts, abrasions and minor burns, and for treating minor skin infections. The spray format means it can be applied without touching the wound. AUST R 30103, for external use only.
Features
- Povidone-iodine antiseptic, 50mg/mL
- Kills bacteria, fungi and viruses commonly responsible for wound and skin infection
- Spray application, so nothing touches the wound
- Non-irritating and does not permanently stain skin
- 75ml bottle
Specifications
- Active: Povidone-iodine 50mg/mL (5mg/mL available iodine)
- Size: 75ml
- Registration: AUST R 30103
- Directions: Apply to the affected area two or three times per day
- Use: External use only
Using Betadine spray safely
Spray onto the affected area two or three times a day, or as directed. It is for external use only - not for the eyes, not to be swallowed, and not for deep or puncture wounds, serious burns or animal bites, which need medical assessment rather than a home antiseptic. Iodine is absorbed through skin, so there are people who should check with a doctor or pharmacist first: anyone with a thyroid condition, anyone with a known iodine sensitivity, and anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding. The same applies if you are treating a large area or broken skin over a long period. Stop using it if irritation develops, and see a doctor if a wound is not improving, or becomes more painful, red, swollen or starts discharging.
Common uses
Home and workplace first aid kits, treatment rooms, and sports and site kits where minor wounds are routine. Pair it with sterile gauze swabs for cleaning, or browse more first aid supplies at MediBC.
Betadine Spray FAQs
What is Betadine spray used for?
Minor cuts, abrasions and minor burns, and the treatment of minor skin infections. The povidone-iodine kills bacteria, fungi and viruses commonly involved in wound and skin infection.
What is the active ingredient in Betadine spray?
Povidone-iodine at 50mg/mL, equivalent to 5mg/mL of available iodine. That is what gives it the characteristic colour and the antiseptic action.
How often should Betadine spray be applied?
Two or three times per day to the affected area, or as directed. It is for external use only.
Who should not use povidone-iodine?
Check with a doctor or pharmacist first if you have a thyroid condition or an iodine sensitivity, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you need to treat a large area or broken skin over an extended period, since iodine is absorbed through the skin.
Does Betadine stain skin?
It leaves a temporary colour on skin that washes off and does not permanently stain. It can stain fabric, so keep it off clothing and good towels.
