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Betadine Antiseptic Liquid TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: povidone-iodine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: BETADINE ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION povidone-iodine 100mg/mL paint bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

This product accepted for registration/listing as 'currently supplied' at the time of commencement of the Act. Indications held in ARTG paper records.,Pre-operative preparation of the skin and post-operative surgical wound disinfection. Prevention of bacterial infection in wounds, lacerations and abrasions. Treatment of various bacterial and fungal skin infections.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Component :

  • Paint
  • A brown solution

Component :

  • Solution
  • Topical
  • A brown solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 100mL pack
  • 15mL pack
  • 250mL pack
  • 4.5L pack
  • 500mL pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the Repatriation Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits (RPBS) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

To access RPBS medicines you must hold a DVA Gold Card, DVA Orange Card or DVA White Card (for some medicines only). To learn about Department of Veterans' Affairs health cards, visit Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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