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2020-10-28 04:54:24
Canni use 5% povidine iodine for gargle the mouth ...as i brought 5% ...2% was not available...in ...the...shop . ........ .
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Yes u need to dilute it half to.make is 2 percent

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Yes you can gargle with 5% povidine iodine Prolonged use of gargle may cause iodine toxicity

Answered2020-10-28 13:06:36

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