BETAISODONA ointment - suitable for the initial treatment of superficial wounds and minor burns.

Indication:

• The preparation is an antiseptic for use on skin and wounds.
• It is used for antiseptic wound treatment of damaged skin (e.g. pressure ulcers, leg ulcers), superficial wounds, burns, infected and superinfected skin diseases.

Dosage:

• Use the medicine as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist.
• Apply the ointment evenly to the damaged area once or several times a day.
• If necessary, a bandage can be applied.
• If the ointment turns brown, it is effective. If it loses its color, reapply the ointment.

Duration of application:

• Use should be continued as long as signs of inflammation persist.
• If symptoms persist or recur after 2-5 days of treatment, consult a doctor.

Overdose:

• If ingested accidentally or in large quantities, seek medical attention immediately.
• Symptoms of acute iodine poisoning may occur.

How to use:

• The ointment is intended for external use only.
• It is grease-free and washable.
• For stubborn stains on textiles, ammonia or fixing salt can help.

Side effects:

• Severe allergic reactions may occur.
• Hypersensitivity reactions and skin inflammations may rarely occur.
• Very rarely, allergic reactions, hyperthyroidism and swelling may occur.
• Other possible side effects include hypothyroidism, electrolyte imbalance, kidney dysfunction, and others.

Interactions:

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicines you take.
• The effectiveness may be impaired when used simultaneously with certain wound treatment agents, hydrogen peroxide, taurolidine and silver-containing disinfectants.
• Avoid use with preparations containing mercury and octenidine disinfectants.
• When using lithium preparations, long-term and large-area use should be avoided.

Contraindications:

• The medicine must not be used in case of allergy to povidone-iodine or other ingredients, hyperthyroidism, dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring, before/after radioiodine application or preparations containing mercury, as well as in newborns, infants and small children under one year of age.

Pregnancy and breast feeding period:

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before use during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
• Monitoring of thyroid function in the child is necessary.

Patient information:

Warnings and Precautions:

- Before using the ointment you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- In case of thyroid diseases or goiter, you should only use the preparation for a long time and on a large area (e.g. over 10% of the body surface and for longer than 14 days) if expressly instructed by your doctor.
- Even after treatment has ended (up to 3 months), you should be alert to early symptoms of possible hyperthyroidism. Your doctor may monitor thyroid function.

Older people:

- Since older people are more likely to suffer from thyroid dysfunction, this preparation should only be used on a large scale and over a long period of time in older people (aged 65 and over) on the express instructions of a doctor. Thyroid function will be monitored if necessary.

Patients with impaired renal function:

- Prolonged use in patients with impaired renal function should be avoided. Monitoring of thyroid function may be considered.

Children:

- After using this ointment, the doctor will check your thyroid function.

Ability to drive and use machines:

- This medicine has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

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