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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.
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∙ 15y agoYou should not use betadine if you are allergic to iodine.
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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.
When giving blood why do they ask you are you allergic to shell fish?
Because if you are allergic to shellfish you most likely are allergic to iodine or betadine which is what they use to prep your arm with when they draw your blood.
Patient is allergic to iodine and needs a foley catheter. What antiseptic can we substitution for betadine when inserting a foley catheter?
savlon
What to use if allergic to betadine and chlorhexidine?
antibacterial soap
What is the same as bentadine?
It isn't the same, but betadine is an iodine solution.
Can you use betadine on an animal wound?
A 5% betadine solution is best for dogs and cats. Mainly use for aseptically cleaning of wounds and surgical suture (after spaying and neutering). Watch for excessive discharge on the wound site, if this happens. Flush it with saline solution and the betadine to dry it. Minimize the use of betadine to once every other day and watch for allergic reaction. If your dogs or cats are allergic to seafood, DO NOT USE it. Consult a nearest DVM if symptoms persist. Be kind to animals. Yours truly, Jon D. DVM.
What is the trade name for povidone iodine a topical anti infective?
Betadine
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
