Betadine 2% Mint Gargle 100 ml is an antiseptic and disinfectant used to treat sore throat. It also treats and prevents the infections of the lining of the mouth and throat, such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and mouth ulcers. Betadine 2% Mint Gargle 100 ml is also used to cleanse the mouth for preparation of the oral mucosa before any injection, dental surgery or tooth extraction.
Betadine 2% Mint Gargle 100 ml contains Povidone iodine. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, iodine can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidizes essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death. It is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.
Use Betadine 2% Mint Gargle 100 ml as suggested by a doctor. Betadine 2% Mint Gargle 100 ml may cause common side effects like mouth or throat irritation, dryness of mouth and throat, and burning sensation. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist longer, please seek medical help.
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to iodine or povidone. Let your doctor know if you have thyroid diseases, liver, and kidney problems before starting Betadine 2% Mint Gargle 100 ml. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or treatment involving radioactive iodine. Do not use Betadine 2% Mint Gargle 100 ml before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a lactating mother.
Medicinal Benefits
Betadine 2% Mint Gargle 100 ml is an antiseptic and disinfectant used to treat and prevent sore throat and infections of the lining of the mouth and throat, such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and mouth ulcers. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Betadine 2% Mint Gargle 100 ml is also used in preparing the oral mucosa before any injection, dental surgery, or tooth extraction.
Directions for Use
Mouthwash/rinse: Take the required dose with a dosing cup. Rinse your mouth with it for 30 seconds and spit it out. Do not swallow the product.Gargle: Use the gargle solution in the back of the throat. Gargle the recommended quantity as suggested by your doctor for 30 seconds and spit out. Do not swallow the gargle solution.Mouth/throat spray: Spray into the back of the throat in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS OF BETADINE GARGLE
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
HOW TO USE BETADINE GARGLE
This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not dilute the solution. Gargle in the mouth for at least 30 seconds and spit after use.
HOW BETADINE GARGLE WORKS
Betadine 2% Gargle Mint is an antiseptic medicine. When used as a mouthwash, it kills harmful microorganisms of your mouth. This is how it works to prevent and treat infections.
Drug Warnings
Do not use Betadine 2% Mint Gargle 100 ml if you are allergic to povidone-iodine. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any other thyroid diseases (nodular colloid goitre, endemic goitre or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), liver, or kidney problems. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a lactating mother before using Betadine 2% Mint Gargle 100 ml. Betadine 2% Mint Gargle 100 ml should be used in children under twelve years of age only when the doctor has advised it.
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