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Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo

Manufactured byWin-Medicare Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsPovidone Iodine
Description
Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo is a medicated shampoo used to treat and prevent seborrheic dermatitis (also known as dandruff, it is a condition that affects the scalp causing itchy rash with flaky scales). Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo kills the infection-causing microorganisms. Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo may cause some side effects like redness, burning sensation, or irritation on the site of application. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen. Avoid using Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo if you are allergic to it. Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo is meant for external use only. Apply the recommended quantity to the scalp and massage it well. Allow it to sit on the scalp for 5 minutes before rinsing it off with water. Use it on a regular basis to get maximum benefit. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo

  • Dry scalp
  • Redness of skin or scalp
  • Itching or rash in the scalp area

Uses of Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo

What is it prescribed for?

  • Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo.

Allergy

Avoid using Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo.

Breast-feeding

If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo.
General warnings

Other medicines

Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo may interact with other medicines and cause undesired effects. Hence, inform the doctor if you are using any other medicine on your scalp.

External use only

Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, or open wounds.

Missed Dose

If you forget to use Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo, apply as per the directions next time.

Overdose

An overdose of Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period of time in large amounts. However, seek emergency medical help in case of accidental ingestion.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo is meant for external use only. Follow the instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesired effects.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Betadine Ad 4% Shampoo helps to reduce the growth of fungi and bacteria on the scalp.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antiseptic and germicides

Schedule

OTC

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Povidone-iodine. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 23 September 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Povidone-iodine#section=Deprecated-CAS>

Betadine®. 2021. Scalp Care - Betadine® | Healthy healing starts with BETADINE®. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 5 October 2021].

https://betadine.co.za/scalp-care/>
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Oct 2021

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