Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Betadine Ointment

Betadine Ointment

Generic namePovidone Iodine
Drug classAntiseptic and germicides
FormsOintment, Liquid, Aerosol powder, Cream, Spray, Swab, Soap

Betadine Ointment is a topical antiseptic used on the skin to treat and prevent infection in minor wounds, cuts, and burns.

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General information, not medical advice

Your prescriber and the leaflet in your pack know your situation. This page does not.

  • Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
  • Doses and warnings differ by country and product
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