Betaisodona ointment, 25 g

What is Betaisodona ointment?

Betaisodona ointment is a germicidal agent used to treat small, superficial wounds, burns and ulcers such as pressure sores and lower leg ulcers.It supports the healing process and helps prevent pathogens from entering the body.No prescription is required for this product.

Areas of application

Betaisodona ointment is used for antiseptic wound treatment on damaged skin.This includes pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, superficial wounds, burns, and infected and superinfected skin conditions.The ointment is used repeatedly and for a limited period of time.

Mode of action

The active ingredient povidone-iodine in Betaisodona ointment has a germicidal and disinfecting effect.The brown color of the ointment is an indicator of its effectiveness.Over time, the ointment loses its color, indicating a loss of effectiveness.In this case, the ointment should be reapplied.

Active ingredients and ingredients

Betaisodona ointment contains 100 mg of povidone-iodine per gram, which corresponds to 10 mg of iodine.In addition, the ointment contains the following excipients: Macrogol 1000, Macrogol 1500, Macrogol 400, Macrogol 4000, sodium hydrogen carbonate and purified water.

Contraindications

Betaisodona ointment must not be used in cases of hyperthyroidism, other thyroid diseases, the rare skin inflammation dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring, during and after radiation therapy with iodine and in cases of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or one of the other ingredients.

Dosage

The ointment should be applied evenly to the damaged area one to several times a day.Use should be continued as long as signs of inflammation persist.If the symptoms do not improve after several days of use or recur, a doctor should be consulted.

Intake

The ointment is intended exclusively for external use.It can be applied evenly to the damaged area and covered with a bandage if necessary.The ointment is fat-free and washable and can generally be removed with warm water and soap.In stubborn cases, ammonia or fixing salt can help.

Patient information

Particular caution is required in thyroid disease, goiter, the elderly, and newborns and infants up to 6 months of age.In these cases, the ointment should only be used on the express instructions of the doctor and under control of thyroid function.The preparation has no influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the ointment should only be used on the express instructions of the doctor and in an extremely limited manner.A check of the child's thyroid function is necessary.Ingestion of the ointment by the infant through the mouth must be avoided.

Notes

Medicines should be kept out of the reach of children.

Other

When the brown color of the ointment subsides, the area of skin to be treated should be coated with fresh ointment.After use in infants and small children, thyroid function should be checked by a doctor.