Povidone
Iodine (Betadine)
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Category:
Description:
Indications:
Contraindications:
Precautions:
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Pregnancy
category D
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For
external use only, do not use near eyes or on mucous membranes.
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Do
not ingest.
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Product
will stain skin and clothing.
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Do
not use as an occlusive dressing.
Adverse
Reactions (Side Effects):
Generally
well tolerated.
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Dosage:
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Administered
as a shampoo, ointment or scrub
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Apply
to desired areas to disinfect. Work
scrub and shampoo into a lather and then rinse well.
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Source:
Operational Medicine 2001, Health
Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau
of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington,
D.C., 20372-5300
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