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Can i use Povidone-Iodine ointment for haemorrhoids? And what's the best way for its permanent cure.

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Can apply but wont help much. Take sitz bath. Best treatment depends on the grade of hemorrhoids ! ...  Read More

I would like to know if we can use betadine ointment in the lower n upper lip if there s wound after having falling down n hitting a stool

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Yes it is safe to use betadine ointment in the lips ...  Read More

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Hello doctor 6 days I had normal delivery. There are episiotomy stitches. I am feeling burning sensation near stitches. Can I apply betadine 10% Ointment on stitches to relief from pain.

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Hi Thnxs for your question Betadine is antiseptics not pain reliever. If you have pain than complete examination is required for diagnosis and treatment. For further guidance on it Use my online consu ...  Read More

Sir/madam Many times accidentally betadine usp 10% got in my eye will there be any serious effect in eye Please reply thanks

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Most likely the outermost layer would have peeled off. Just use some lubricant eye drops like Genteal with antibiotic eye drop like Moxiflox just to be on the safer side. Unlikely to have any long te ...  Read More

Can I apply mega heal ointment to treat boil. If not please suggest any other ointment.

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T bact skin ointment twice daily ...  Read More

I got a boil on the side of my little finger of my hand. It's been almost a month, yet the boil is not getting cleared on its own. There is no pain. What ointment can be applied to drain it out?

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It looks like a soft tissue mass...you can get it removed surgically by a dermatologist.... consult a dermatologist nearby... ...  Read More

Hi, I have one boil near vagina and its painful. Can I apply betadine ointment over it? Regards aparna

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It can be used. It soften the boil. U can take painkiller . ...  Read More

I have small boil on penis from last 4 days. Any home remedy should I use turmeric powder r betadine ointment

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Which is better Drez's ointment or Betadine soluble ointment for bike injuries..pllz kindly suggest?

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Both are fine. If you already have Drez in your home you can use that. For more info contact me in Practo or Whatsapp me 75o2138224 ...  Read More

I have removed boils pus but core of boil hasn't come out. Pain is reduced but still I am worried, previously also i suffered recurring boils. Currently I am dressing my boil 2-3 times a day and using betadine ointment for dressing. I take atmost care of hygiene while cleaning boils. Please let me know if betadine is good for boils or not. Please s

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hi good afternoon, kindly visit our clinic and undergo consultation first to provide you a better treatments and avoid complication or further infection. thank you! ...  Read More

Please prescribe ointment for frenuloplasty , treated 1 week ago. Need faster healing. Already applying bitadine ointment, but healing toooo slow . So kindly tell ointment for faster healing

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Need more details about the history Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

I have used betadine gargle for 10 days in a row for times and doctor again asked me to use for 5 days with 2 times what will happen if we use that for a long time

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Nothing ...  Read More

Is there any ointment / cream to cure the itching of fungal skin infection? Need permanent solution for this

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Boil on elbow past 1 week. Little bit of pain present. Pus coming out. Only on one elbow. Was applying betadine. But little bit of redness is present. What is this please help.

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consult online ...  Read More

Is Futicare and futicasone ointment same or different ? ... ... .. .. .. .. .. ... .. ... ... ... ... .

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consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

4 weeks back, I had perianal abscess drainage surgery, which has now healed. Post operation, i used to do sitz bath with Betadine 10% mixed in the water (10ml in 2ltr water), 3 times a day. I started developing redness and irritation around the anus. To reduce the irritation, i started applying Cremagel L, but the irritation did not reduce. Later,

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Its not a reaction from betadine. Replenish your micronutrient deficiency with some B complex and Zinc supplements which will give strength to the skin and aid in healing. Don't strain too much while ...  Read More

Please suggest ointment for attached picture I am having pimples inside foreskin on backside of glans and itching is also there

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I had this boil like thing on shaft of penis and then i did hot water foamentation and took antibiotics and applied fucidic acid and betadine ointment. Now it popped and the pus and the core came out. The swelling decreased and it has this small wound now. I have a burning sensation there and don't know is it because i might have caused a burn the

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Hi I had a radial head fracture a month ago. However there is pain still that persists while using my hand. Wanted to check if there is any ointment that I can apply for relief.

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Just go for xray before applying ointment.. ...  Read More

She has been suffering from boil on the upper part of hand for nearly 9 months and since then plenty of treatments has been tried from self care to visiting to the doctor. None have worked so far. It was just a tiny like bump at the start but it grew to where it is after all remedies tried and done. She tried warm compression, ointments like betad

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ...  Read More

I had recently a laparoscopic surgery so can I use betadine to clean the belly button? Coz the residue of cream is still there so can I use betadine to clean the place?

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Yes u may use ...  Read More

Good morning My daughter aged 21 kg and 8.5 yrs has been prescribed betadine solution for gargling three times a day .Is it safe for this age kids?Thanking you

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Yes is she able to to gargle Use very small quantity mix with luke warm water ...  Read More

Please help.. I developed a vaginal cyst (abscess) For which my gynaec game to tablets and povidine iodine (betadine ointment) to apply twice a day.. But today i got my periods.. So should i continue applying or should stop off till i am done with monthly cycle? Or i can continue applying the ointment twice per day?? Also one more question..

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You can continue using the ointment ...  Read More

Neosporin power or betadine tube is better for wounds on knees and elbow due to fall on road ? Betadine is pasted along with dressing (dressing to cover) on the wound which is sticking to it and painful at the time of redressing the wound. And Neosporin powder is spread over open wound.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I am in week 24, getting frequent discharge.. have used candid cl pessary multiple times...but discharge is cmg again and agin as shown in picture.... Doctor has suggested to shift to betadine pessaries as candid cl is not helping....can i use it, is it safe...

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You can use it ...  Read More

Please suggest some ointment for vaginal boils

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TBACT oint ...  Read More

One week ago, my thighs was burnt from hot tea water. There was a severe burn on both legs. There are many Blisters on the burn but now it will be fine. So I want to know that , can I apply betadine solution to clean the burnt area or also to dry the burnt area? Please help me to know that ... Does betadine solution/ointment gives any type of relie

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Apply silverex, that is better for Burns. If you wish to get evaluated better, kindly attach images and book a direct online consultation or leave an inbox message. ...  Read More

I have boil in my nose, It has happened before but Hasn't happened since a year. I don't remember name of ointment, please suggest

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May be u have plucked hair from the nose. Put oint b-bact on it thrice a day. And do hot fomentations with warm cloth. U may need oral antibiotics and pain killers also. Dont fiddle with the boil. Get ...  Read More

Is sucralcoat and wokadine ointment ,cobodex tab is safe while 3 month babe breastfeeding ,pls tell i am worried

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Safe. ...  Read More

Can you please suggest any Ointment for this skin problem (photo attached) ? Kindly see the attached photo. No itching or pain. Age : 92 No sugar Regular pressure medicine intake. Kindly see the attached photo

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This is a severe eczema. You have to get it treated. Otherwise chances of infection are there ...  Read More

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