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Povidone iodine topical User Reviews & Ratings

Brand names: Betadine, Clinidine, Antisept, Betadine Mouthwash/Gargle, Betadine Aerosol Spray, Betagen, Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Scrub, Iodex, Betadine Douche, Betadine Skin Cleanser, Summers Eve, 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic, Betadine Antiseptic Oral Rinse, Recuro Vaginal, Betadine Swabsticks, Aerodine, Efodine, Betadine Surgical Scrub, Betadine Shampoo, Hospital Antiseptic GRX-Dyne GRX-Dyne Scrub Betadine Perineal Wash Concentrate Betadine Surgi-Prep Brush …show all brand names

Povidone iodine topical has an average rating of 3.1 out of 10 from a total of 10 reviews on Drugs.com. 22% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 78% reported a negative experience.

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Topical Disinfection  
3.1
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Reviews for Povidone iodine topical

  • Frank
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 10, 2018

Betadine (povidone iodine) for Topical Disinfection "I’ve been using Betadine solution for cuts and scrapes for many years. It’s always been tried and true until yesterday my son scraped his knee open wound. I bought a new bottle of Betadine from CVS made by Perdue pharma. I poured it on the wound and dried the area around and bandaged it up with a large band aid. The next morning 10am wound looked like beginning to get infected has Betadine always been made by Purdue pharma maybe a bad batch?"

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  • MK...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 2, 2022

Betadine (povidone iodine) for Topical Disinfection "After the third round of Lucentis injections every five weeks in both eyes for ADM. This Betadine has burnt and road mapped, the surface of both eyeballs each and every time, when the ophthalmologist injects Lucentis into eyeballs within minutes and though 11 rounds of doping with Paracaine. Pain is comparable to a Nutmeg grater to both eyeballs. Vicodin for two days barely touches the pain. All three rounds of injection, pain was progressively worse and longer. Now, I am heading to Will’s Eye. Betadine needs to be “patch skin tested” in a small area, before ever be"

1 / 10
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  • Dbano
  • November 28, 2020

Betadine (povidone iodine) for Topical Disinfection "After surgical procedure on my foot/toe, the Betadine Soln was applied to the open wound, then bandaged. Within 10 minutes it began burning. ASAP, I removed the dressing & cleaned the area with saline. Blistering was evident. Daily wound cleaning, dressing changes, antibacterial ointment applied 'til healed."

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  • TPDG
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • June 30, 2016

Massengill Medicated Douche (povidone iodine) for Topical Disinfection "I had used this product for several years when ever I experienced yeast infections from the medication I was taken. I found it to be very helpful in lessening the irritation. Is it still being sold? I have a need for it again"

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  • Max
  • September 14, 2019

Betadine Aerosol Spray (povidone iodine) for Topical Disinfection "Betadine throat spray by Muni Pharma almost killed me. I used 1 spray into my throat and then I was gasping for breath. Always have someone around to help you before you start using it. I threw up on the floor and my throat is itching severely for the past 30minutes. Betadine active ingredient is Iodine which some people are allergic to, so wondering if this is the case."

1 / 10
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  • Naomi
  • August 10, 2017

Summers Eve (povidone iodine) for Topical Disinfection "Itchy skin oh my gawdddd!!! I always have an allergic reaction after using it. Never again!"

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  • GEO
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • May 21, 2020

Betadine Aerosol Spray (povidone iodine) for Topical Disinfection "THE BEST SPRAY EVER. Ever since I started using for the past 5 years, I would have got sore throat 2 times. Cleans up your throat once and for all."

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  • Louise
  • December 29, 2021

Summers Eve (povidone iodine) for Topical Disinfection "I developed a severe skin rash following use of the wash and powder and needed to seek medical advice. I would NOT recommend these products."

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  • grrrr...
  • October 7, 2016

Betadine Aerosol Spray (povidone iodine) for Topical Disinfection "disfunctional spray cause of fast drying of the inside stuff after using."

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  • Kev
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 11, 2020

Betadine Aerosol Spray (povidone iodine) for Topical Disinfection "This spray is USELESS. It didn't help me at the airport where I bought it, and it didn't help me in Taiwan. The only thing which it reliefs is the money from your pocket."

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