Contraindications – When should Betaisodona® Ointment not be given? | The Betaisodona® Ointment

Contraindications – When should Betaisodona® Ointment not be given?

There are only a few contraindications for which Betaisodona® Ointment should not be given. It should not be used if there is already hypersensitivity to iodine or other components of the ointment. However, this is usually only known if symptoms such as itching or the formation of blisters have occurred during previous use.

Alternatively, in such a case an iodine-free antiseptic should be used. Other contraindications of Betaisodona® Ointment are certain diseases of the thyroid gland. The ointment should not be given in the case of hyperthyroidism or planned irradiation of the thyroid with radioactive iodine.

In addition, the presence of a specific disease of the skin is a further contraindication. Betaisodona® Ointment must not be given in the case of a blistering disease of the subcutaneous tissue called Dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring. Only relative counter-signs are present in special patient groups such as pregnant women or children. The ointment can usually be given, but a doctor should be consulted beforehand.

Betaisodona® ointment burns on the wound – Is this normal?

The fact that Betaisodona® Ointment burns slightly when applied to an open wound is generally considered normal. However, the feeling should subside after a short time. A slight burning sensation can occur due to the iodine-containing active ingredient, which not only does not kill anybody, but also irritates the skin slightly.

For this reason, the iodine tinctures formerly used in home apothctics also cause a strong burning sensation when applied. Here the iodine is not gradually released but is freely available. If a very strong burning sensation which does not subside is also caused when using Betaisodona® ointment, this is not normal. It could be a sign of a rare intolerance reaction. In such a case the ointment should be washed out with clear water and a doctor should be consulted promptly.

Active ingredient and effect

Betaisodona® Ointment contains povidone-iodine as the active ingredient. These are tiny particles which contain the chemical element iodine. When Betaisodona® Ointment is applied to the skin, iodine particles are continuously released from the compound.

These unfold their effect by attacking the germs located there. In doing so, iodine kills almost all forms of pathogens and is effective: One advantage of Betaisodona® Ointment is that the effect is not weakened even after multiple applications. The germs are not able to develop resistance to the active ingredient.

The effect of Betaisodona® Ointment diminishes when the brown colouring of the skin caused by the application subsides. However, simultaneous treatment with another ointment or germicidal agent on the wound may affect or diminish the effect of Betaisodona® Ointment. – against bacteria (bactericidal)

  • Against viruses (virucidal)
  • Against spores (sporocidal)
  • And against fungi (fungicide).

Betaisodona® ointment influences the wound healing of the body indirectly by killing pathogens such as bacteria and fungi with the iodine released by the application. In the case of an inflamed wound, the body is thus supported in wound healing by Betaisodona® Ointment. In other types of wounds, the application of the ointment counteracts inflammation, which would otherwise hinder wound healing.

The actual wound healing is a complex process that the body has to perform by its own efforts. This topic might also be of interest to you: Wound healing disorderWhen using Betaisodona® Ointment there are no side effects in most cases. In less than one in a thousand users, the active ingredient causes a hypersensitivity reaction of the skin.

Possible symptoms can be itching, severe burning, redness or blisters. In most cases, the symptoms only appear after several applications after a few days. If a hypersensitivity reaction of this kind occurs, the use of Betaisodona® Ointment should be discontinued and a doctor consulted as soon as possible.

In very rare cases (less than one in 10,000 users is affected), more pronounced side effects such as circulatory problems or shortness of breath occur. If such symptoms are noticed after using Betaisodona® Ointment, a doctor must be informed immediately. Other very rare side effects can occur when large amounts of iodine enter the bloodstream, which is possible, for example, when treating extensive burns.

In the case of a thyroid gland disorder that has often gone unnoticed until then, Betaisodona® Ointment can cause the organ to become overactive. Possible symptoms of this side effect are the occurrence of fever, inner restlessness and an increase in heart rate. Also only when treating large wound areas can Betaisodona® Ointment cause an impairment of kidney function in very rare cases.

However, none of these side effects are to be feared in the treatment of small everyday wounds or injuries. Interactions can only be expected when using Betaisodona® Ointment if the wound is treated with another product at the same time. The effect of the individual active ingredients may be influenced and thus ultimately result in a reduction in effectiveness.

For this reason a combination of Betaisodona® Ointment and another product should only be used in consultation with a physician. Interactions with other medications such as tablets taken are generally not to be feared. Even if part of the iodine contained in Betaisodona® Ointment is absorbed into the bloodstream, interactions are very rare.

Care should only be taken if treatment with lithium is given due to a mental illness, as this can have an influence. In the presence of a thyroid disease, there is usually no need to fear interactions even if thyroid medication is taken. An interaction is only to be feared if there is a disease with hyperthyroidism. In such a case, however, treatment with iodine-containing antiseptics such as Betaisodona® Ointment should not be carried out in any case.