Betadine Vaginal Gel 100G

Unless otherwise prescribed, one applicator-full of the vaginal gel (about 5 g) is introduced deep into the vagina. BETADINE® Vaginal Gel may also spread thinly 1-2cm around the external genital area two or three times a day. The treatment has to be carried out daily (even during menstruation). The dose of BETADINE® Vaginal Gel may be increased, if prescribed by the doctor. The duration of the treatment depends on the medical findings. A sanitary towel should be worn during the period of treatment. For preoperative vaginal disinfection, as also in the treatment of vaginitis. the gel is applied in the evening and left in the vagina overnight. The following morning before the operation, the vagina can be rinsed with BETADINE® Antiseptic Solution. Instructions of use: Insert one applicator-full of the vaginal gel (about 5 g) every night for up to14 days, if menstruation occurs during the treatment. it is important to continue treatment during these days. Side Effects: BETADINE® Vaginal Gel is generally well tolerated, even after a long period of use. In patients who are sensitive to iodine, the treatment with BETADINE® Vaginal Gel can very rarely lead to hypersensitive skin reactions such iododerma ullbosum or tuberosum, dermitis exfoliativa, angioneurotic oedema and acne. Generally, these typical signs of iodism occur very rarely with prepatrations containing PVP-iodine and disappear very rapidly after withdrawal of the treatment. In very rare, exceptional cases hypersensitivity to the inactive ingredient, macrogol, can occur: the gel must not be used in such cases.