Betaisodona solution

Betaisodona in detail

How to use?
Apply the medicine either in diluted form (rinses, washes, baths) or undiluted form (antiseptic wound treatment). Temporary skin discolouration may occur at the site of application.

Duration of use?
The duration of repeated use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the disease and should be continued until the symptoms have subsided. If symptoms recur after the end of treatment, please consult your doctor.

Overdosage?
Overdosing can lead to abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headaches, cramps and even collapse. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 3 years after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid diseases, also in the past
- Dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring (immune disease with itchy rash with blister formation)
- Upcoming or recently completed radioiodine therapy

Which age group should be considered?
- Infants under 1 year of age: The medicine must not be used.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk of using the medicine if there is a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as
- Itching
- reddening of the skin
- blistering
- Contact dermatitis (allergic skin reactions that only occur with repeated use)

Under certain circumstances, if large quantities of the active ingredient are absorbed, e.g. in the case of burns and long-term use:
- Disturbance of the salt balance
- Changed concentration of water-binding substances (osmotic) in the blood
- Impaired kidney function
- Metabolic disorder with hyperacidity of the blood (metabolic acidosis)

If you notice any symptoms or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.

Iodine is bound to carrier substances and used to reduce germs (disinfection) and to support wound healing. Iodine is effective against a variety of pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and fungi.

Application

For single use:- Prevention of wound infections of the skin and mucous membrane (before surgical procedures, biopsies, injections, punctures, blood sampling, bladder catheterisation)- Surgical hand disinfectionFor temporary use:- bedsores- ulcers on the leg or foot due to circulatory disorders (leg ulcer)- burns- infected skin disease (dermatosis)- superinfected skin disease (dermatosis)

Dosage

General dosage recommendation - single use:The medicine is dosed by your doctor according to the procedure.General dosage recommendation - temporary use:Antiseptic wound treatment:a sufficient amount (undiluted)one to several times a dayInfants from 1 year and adults regardless of the time of dayAntiseptic surface treatment of burn wounds:a sufficient amount (usually undiluted)one to several times a dayInfants from 1 year and adults regardless of the time of dayRinses for wound treatment and to prevent inflammation before, during and after surgery: Dilution 1:2 - 1:20Antiseptic washes: Dilution 1:2 - 1:25Antiseptic partial baths: Dilution 1:25Antiseptic full baths: Dilution 1:100For use on the eye, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.