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10 Q&AsTHROAT & NOSE CARE
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.
POVIDONE-IODINE (BETADINE®) Gargle Product Information
POVIDONE-IODINE (BETADINE®) 1% oral solution ANTISEPTIC
For symptomatic relief of sore throat
Povidone-lodine (BETADINE®) 1% Oral Antiseptic Solution
Read this leaflet carefully before you start using this product.
Povidone-lodine (BETADINE®) 1% Oral Antiseptic Solution is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of conditions that cause inflammation or infection (viral, bacterial or fungal) of the mouth or throat such as sore throat (pharyngitis), tonsillitis, oral thrush, gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis, oral ulcers, common colds and flu as well as stomatitis, which is a condition where there is ulceration and inflammation of the mouth.
For oral mucositis, which is an ulceration of the mouth caused by cancer therapies such as chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
13. WHEN SHOULD YOU CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR?
Consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you have any of the following signs or symptoms:
• Allergic reactions that occur quickly and include an itchy raised skin rash (hives), a body rash, sudden breathing problems, feeling faint, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue or throat-seek medical help straight away
• Symptoms of a thyroid problem may include feeling nervous, moody, difficulty sleeping, hand tremors, fast or irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing, feeling very hot or sweaty, weight loss, weight gain and tiredness.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Also call your doctor if your symptoms had cleared up but reappeared again.
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