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Betadine Vag Pessaries

Manufactured byWin-Medicare Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsPovidone Iodine
Description
Betadine Vag Pessaries is used in the treatment of vaginitis (itching, irritation, swelling, and infection in the vagina). It kills infection-causing microorganisms and prevents the further spread of infection. Betadine Vag Pessaries may cause some side effects like burning sensation, redness, or irritation at the site of application. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen, consult your doctor. Avoid using this medicine if you are allergic to it. Betadine Vag Pessaries is meant for vaginal use only. Before applying the medication, clean the affected area thoroughly. Wash your hands before and after applying Betadine Vag Pessaries. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or last for more than seven days. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Betadine Vag Pessaries

Wokadine 200 MG Pessaries
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Betadine Vag Pessaries

  • Rash
  • Local irritation

Uses of Betadine Vag Pessaries

What is it prescribed for?

  • Vaginitis
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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 Vag Pessaries to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Betadine Vag Pessaries 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 tendency has been reported for Betadine Vag Pessaries.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    It is not known if Betadine Vag Pessaries is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Betadine Vag Pessaries.

Allergy

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

Pregnancy

It is not known if Betadine Vag Pessaries is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Betadine Vag Pessaries.
General warnings

Vaginal irritation

Betadine Vag Pessaries may cause burning sensation and irritation upon vaginal application. Consult your doctor if these symptoms do not improve or become worse.

Vaginal Use Only

Betadine Vag Pessaries is meant for vaginal use only. Avoid contact with your mouth, nose, and eyes as it may cause a burning sensation.

Periods

Betadine Vag Pessaries is not recommended for use if you have periods as the pessaries may be washed out by the menstrual flow.

Missed Dose

Use the missed dose of Betadine Vag Pessaries as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose with Betadine Vag Pessaries is suspected.
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.
Use Betadine Vag Pessaries as advised by your doctor. Do not use more than the prescribed dose. Follow all instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Consult your doctor if you experience undesired effects that persist or worsen.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Betadine Vag Pessaries works by slowly releasing iodine which kills or prevents the growth of infection-causing microorganisms in the vagina.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

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Unknown

Classification

Category

Vaginal anti-infectives

Schedule

OTC

H, Y. and M, T., 2021. The efficacy of povidone-iodine pessaries in a short, low-dose treatment regime on candidal, trichomonal and non-specific vaginitis. [online] PubMed. Available at: < [Accessed 6 October 2021].

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8290459/>

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>
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Oct 2021

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