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10 Q&AsTreat the signs of a sore throat early with an antiseptic gargle or throat spray. The early signs of a sore throat include itchiness, dryness or scratchiness, tickling or irritation, having a hoarse, raspy voice, or feeling like you have a lump in your throat, the need to constantly clear your throat or even difficulty swallowing. You can help prevent sore throat by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, practicing good hand hygiene, and avoiding close contact with people who have sore throats or other respiratory infections.
Keep the Povidone Iodine (BETADINE) Gargle at home and bring the Povidone Iodine (BETADINE) Throat Spray when you're on the go. Both BETADINE® Gargle and Throat Spray contain povidone-iodine so they can both help kills 99.99% of viruses and bacteria in as early as 30 seconds, a triple targeting action on viruses, bacteria and fungi. (Based on lab data)
The gargle and the throat spray help relieve the early signs of a sore throat and are suitable for children 6 years old and older.
BETADINE® Gargle's active ingredient, povidone-iodine (PVP-I), has a rapid, research-backed germ-killing effect within 30 seconds of gargling. That said, killing germs quickly isn't the same as feeling better right away — how fast your symptoms actually ease up varies depending on the individual as well as the underlying cause and severity of the sore throat.
Salt-water gargling is a common home remedy, but it has no effect on viruses — the cause of most sore throats. Povidone-Iodine, on the other hand, is scientifically proven in the lab to kill the germs (both viruses and bacteria) that cause sore throats.
Cosmetic mouthwashes are designed mainly for fresh breath. BETADINE® Gargle is a medicated formulation specifically developed to treat throat and oral infections, not just mask odor.
Look for a medicated formulation — like povidone-iodine — that's proven to target both viruses and bacteria (based on lab data), not just one or the other, and that acts quickly to address the root cause of a sore throat rather than just easing symptoms.
No — BETADINE® Gargle generally doesn't stain teeth, skin, or hair. Its golden-brown color comes from its active ingredient, povidone-iodine, which keeps iodine's germ-killing power without staining. It washes off natural fibers with soap and water; on man-made fibers, use a stain remover, and wipe up spills on plastic flooring right away.
If you swallow a large amount, contact a doctor or pharmacist right away.
Don't use Povidone Iodine (BETADINE®) Gargle if you're pregnant or breastfeeding unless a healthcare professional has specifically told you to.
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10 Q&AsNo. Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) is an antiseptic, not an antibiotic — it kills germs through multiple ways rather than through a biological mechanism that bacteria can adapt to, which significantly reduces the risk of resistance compared to some antibiotics.
Bacterial Vaginosis: The Loss of a Delicate Balance
Discover the crucial role of the vaginal microbiome in women's health, the impact of pH imbalances leading to conditions like bacterial vaginosis, and effective treatment options. Learn about the tiny protectors that keep you healthy and what happens when they're outnumbered.
Key takeaways
- Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection that occurs when levels of good bacteria drop in the vagina and allows bad bacteria to thrive1
- Bacterial vaginosis can be caused by a variety of internal and external factors1
- Treatment involves decreasing the number of bad bacteria and restoring a healthy balance of good bacteria1
What is Bacterial Vaginosis?
What Causes Bacterial Vaginosis
Internal Factors
- Hormones (e.g., fluctuations during the menstrual cycle, especially on red days)
- Age
- Immune system
External Factors
- Antibiotic use
- Infections
- Environmental microbial exposure
- Unprotected sex
- Thin, vaginal discharge that may be gray, white or green
- An unpleasant, "fishy" vaginal odor
- An itchy vagina
- Burning while you pee
Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment
- Xiaodi C, et al. Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol. 11:631972.
- NHSinform. Bacterial vaginosis. Accessed 8 March 2024. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/sexual-and-reproductive/bacterial- vaginosis.
- Mayo Clinic. Bacterial Vaginosis. Accessed 8 March 2024. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bacterial-vaginosis/symptoms- causes/syc-20352279
- Lin YP, et al. Diagnostics (Basel). 2021;11(11):1996.
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