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What is the same as bentadine?
It isn't the same, but betadine is an iodine solution.
Can you use betadine if you are allergic to iodine?
You should not use Betadine if a patient is allergic to iodine. Betadine contains approximately 1% iodine, which could be enough to cause an allergic reaction.
What is the trade name for povidone iodine a topical anti infective?
Betadine
What to use if allergic to betadine?
If a patient is allergic to betadine, most commonly, a physician will use alcohol as a prep. This is the case with an iodine allergy as well.
Can iodine be used on lumps on horses?
Betadine, not iodine is the commonly used disinfectant in horses because iodine has more risk of causing localized skin irritation and chemical blistering. Betadine can be used on lumps however it is not effective at treating conditions that are not bacterial or fungal in nature.
Can you get iodine crystals from betadine?
yes, good luck with the manufacturing of that stuff
What is the solute in betadine?
Kills germs in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Is iodine a organism?
Iodine is not an organism, it is an element with atomic number 53. It is used to kill microorganisms which is why it is the main component of Betadine.
What are the prepping solutions used in the OR?
Alcohol, Iodophors, Betadine, Iodine, chlorhexidine. to name a few
What is the stuff surgeons put on your skin before they operate?
Povidone-iodine (trade/brand name: Betadine)
Patient is allergic to iodine and needs a foley catheter. What antiseptic can we substitution for betadine when inserting a foley catheter?
savlon
Is iodine and iron the same thing?
No, They are two different elements
