Betadine Alternatives Compared
| Betadine (povidone iodine) | Iodine topical | Povidone iodine topical |
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| Betadine (povidone iodine) | Iodine topical | Povidone iodine topical |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Betadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Iodine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Povidone iodine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Topical Disinfection
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| More about Betadine (povidone iodine) | More about Iodine topical | More about Povidone iodine topical | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Betadine has an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 25% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 75% reported a negative effect. |
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Povidone iodine topical has an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 73% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other povidone iodine brands include: 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic, Aerodine, Antisept, Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Scrub, Betadine Aerosol Spray, Betadine Antiseptic Oral Rinse, Betadine Douche, Betadine Mouthwash/Gargle, Betadine Perineal Wash Concentrate, Betadine Shampoo, Betadine Skin Cleanser, Betadine Surgi-Prep Brush, Betadine Surgical Scrub, Betadine Swabsticks, Betagen, Clinidine, Efodine, GRX-Dyne, GRX-Dyne Scrub, Hospital Antiseptic, Iodex, Recuro Vaginal, Summers Eve View more | Iodine Mild, Iodine Tincture, Strong Iodine | 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic, Aerodine, Antisept, Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Scrub, Betadine, Betadine Aerosol Spray, Betadine Antiseptic Oral Rinse, Betadine Douche, Betadine Mouthwash/Gargle, Betadine Perineal Wash Concentrate, Betadine Shampoo, Betadine Skin Cleanser, Betadine Surgi-Prep Brush, Betadine Surgical Scrub, Betadine Swabsticks, Betagen, Clinidine, Efodine, GRX-Dyne, GRX-Dyne Scrub, Hospital Antiseptic, Iodex, Recuro Vaginal, Summers Eve View more | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Betadine:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Iodine topical:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Povidone iodine topical:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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March 31, 1989 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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Further information
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