Means of betadine. Instructions

The drug "Betadin" (analogues - medicines "Aquazan", "Iodovidone" and others) belongs to the group of antiseptic drugs. Included in the composition of iodine affects some viruses, fungi, protozoa, bacteria.

The agent "Betadin" has a bactericidal effect due to the release of a (gradual) active component after first contact with the skin or mucous membranes. Iodine interacts with oxidized groups of amino acids that are contained in structural enzymes and proteins of microbes. As a result, microorganisms are inactivated or destroyed.

The action of the drug "Betadine" is noted after the first fifteen to thirty seconds of use. Absolute death of most of the microbial cells is observed in less than sixty seconds. Interaction with cells leads to loss of color of the drug "Betadine", which can serve as an indicator of its effect. Polyvinylpyrrolidone (the polymer that is part of the drug) eliminates the irritant effect of the drug, which allows patients to tolerate the medication quite well.

In clinical practice, to date, there is no resistance (including secondary resistance) to iodine, even with prolonged use.

The agent "Betadin" is available in the form of an ointment, a solution for external use, and suppositories of vaginal suppositories .

Appointment

Ointment "Betadin" recommends the use of the instruction for the prevention of infection with skin injuries (minor burns, small-scale surgical procedures with small cuts and abrasions), as well as for the treatment of infected decubitus and ulcers (trophic), fungal, mixed and bacterial skin infections.

The solution is indicated for hygienic or surgical disinfection of the hands. The tool "Betadin" instruction recommends as a first aid for contamination of mucous membranes or skin with biological and other infected material. The drug is also used for antiseptic treatment of the surgical field (mucous or skin) before gynecological, obstetric and other surgical interventions and procedures (puncture, injection, catheterization and so on).

Suppositories "Betadin" instruction recommends for acute and chronic infections in the vagina (vaginitis) of a specific nature - genital herpes, trichomonas infection, for example; Nonspecific nature - with bacterial vaginosis; Infections of mixed genesis. With trichomoniasis, suppositories are used as part of complex treatment, including systemic remedies. Suppositories "Betadin" are recommended for treatment after or before interventions for transvaginal operations, diagnostic or obstetric procedures. Candles are indicated for the treatment of fungal infections in the vagina (including candidiasis) that have occurred against the background of taking steroid or antibacterial drugs.

Ointment "Betadine" instructions for use recommends the use of topical. The treatment is carried out for two weeks. Ointment is applied once or twice a day. Prevention of contamination is carried out in accordance with the need. It is recommended to apply the ointment every three days. Before use, clean and dry the surface. Ointment is applied in a thin layer, after the use of an aseptic dressing is allowed.

The solution is used externally, in diluted or undiluted form.

Suppositories before the introduction are released from the package, slightly moistened. The introduction is carried out deep in the vagina. During the treatment, the use of sanitary napkins is recommended. The duration of therapy with suppositories "Betadin" on average is seven days. If necessary, treatment can be continued.

Before using the Betadine tool, you need to carefully study the annotation.