Introduction – What is Betaisodona® Powder Spray?
Betaisodona® Spray is a so-called disinfectant or antiseptic. It can be applied to the skin and is used to kill a wide range of different pathogens. Betaisodona® Spray is often used to clean superficial wounds.
Its disinfecting effect is intended to facilitate healing and prevent wound infection. Other areas of application include the disinfection of a skin area before a planned medical intervention or hand disinfection. When applied, Betaisodona® Spray has a brownish colour.
Indications for Betaisodona® Powder Spray
Betaisodona® Powder Spray has several areas of application. The best known is the antiseptic wound treatment. The applied Betaisodona® Spray is intended to kill germs, which facilitates wound healing.
Another area of application is the disinfection of a section of skin before a medical intervention. The applied Betaisodona® Spray is intended to prevent infection and facilitate healing after the procedure. Due to its disinfecting effect, Betaisodona® Spray is also suitable for use as a hand disinfectant.
Active ingredient, effect of Betaisodona®.
The germicidal effect of Betaisodona® Spray is mainly due to the povidone iodine it contains. It also gives the spray its typical red-brown colour. Only the iodine is responsible for the actual effect.
Povidone, on the other hand, binds iodine and thus facilitates its application and water solubility. However, a small part of the iodine is present unbound. It reacts with pathogen components and thus kills them.
The part of the iodine bound by povidone serves as a kind of reservoir which can be released over a longer period of time. Povidone – Iodine is considered to be very effective against a large number of germs. It not only kills bacteria, but also has an effect on other pathogens such as viruses, fungi or certain unicellular organisms. Differently than with most antibiotics there is not the danger of a resistance development with an antiseptic such as Betaisodona® spray under normal conditions. In addition, the effect occurs directly after application.
Side effect
Although Betaisodona® Spray is well tolerated, it is not completely free of undesirable effects. Hypersensitivity to a contained substance may occur. This usually manifests itself in a reddening of the affected skin area.
In addition, itching, burning, swelling, small blisters or the like may occur. An allergic reaction to a contained substance can also occur. In the worst case this can lead to severe symptoms such as shortness of breath, a drop in blood pressure or dizziness.
If such an incident has occurred in the past after using Betaisodona® Spray, you should therefore avoid using it. Especially when used over a longer period of time, the iodine contained in Betaisodona® Spray can also be absorbed by the body. This can cause hyperthyroidism in patients who are prone to this. This usually manifests itself as palpitations or an inner restlessness. However, this side effect is considered very rare.
