Betadine Gargle is an antiseptic and disinfectant used to treat sore throat. It also treats and prevents infections of the lining of the mouth and throat, such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and mouth ulcers. Betadine Gargle is also used to cleanse the mouth for preparation of the oral mucosa before any injection, dental surgery or tooth extraction. 

Betadine Gargle contains Povidone iodine. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, iodine can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidize essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death. It is effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

Use Betadine Gargle as suggested by a doctor. Betadine Gargle may cause common side effects like mouth or throat irritation, dryness of mouth and throat, and burning sensation. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist longer, please seek medical help.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to iodine or povidone. Let your doctor know if you have thyroid diseases, liver, and kidney problems before starting Betadine Gargle. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or treatment involving radioactive iodine. Do not use Betadine Gargle before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a lactating mother. 

Mouthwash/rinse: Take the required dose with a dosing cup. Rinse your mouth with it for 30 seconds and spit it out. Do not swallow the product. Gargle: Use the gargle solution in the back of the throat. Gargle the recommended quantity as suggested by your doctor for 30 seconds and spit out. Do not swallow the gargle solution. Mouth/throat spray: Spray into the back of the throat as suggested by the doctor.

Betadine Gargle is an antiseptic and disinfectant used to treat and prevent sore throat and infections of the lining of the mouth and throat, such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and mouth ulcers. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Betadine Gargle is also used to prepare the oral mucosa before any injection, dental surgery, or tooth extraction.

Do not use Betadine Gargle if you are allergic to povidone-iodine. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any other thyroid diseases (nodular colloid goitre, endemic goitre or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis), liver, or kidney problems. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a lactating mother before using Betadine Gargle. Betadine Gargle should be used in children under twelve years of age only when the doctor has advised it.