Is the application possible during pregnancy and lactation?
During pregnancy and lactation Betaisodona® Ointment should only be used after consulting a doctor. There is no reliable evidence that its use is safe. On the other hand, this does not mean that Betaisodona® Ointment will affect or harm the child in the womb.
The theoretically possible and most feared side effect is an overactive thyroid triggered by the iodine contained in the ointment. This is particularly threatening during pregnancy, as in the worst case it can even lead to a miscarriage. However, since such a consequence can only be feared if large quantities of iodine are ingested during the treatment of large open wounds with Betaisodona® Ointment, the drug can in most cases also be used during pregnancy without hesitation. The same applies to the breastfeeding period, although under no circumstances should Betaisodona® Ointment be absorbed by the infant during breastfeeding. It is therefore not advisable to use the ointment while breastfeeding if the nipples are sore.
Effectiveness of the pill
There is no need to worry about the effectiveness of the pill when using Betaisodona® ointment. The ointment works almost exclusively on the spot where it is applied. Even if the active ingredient or other components are absorbed by the body and enter the bloodstream, no effect on the sex hormones contained in the pill is to be expected. Other forms of contraception such as a hormone coil or the three-month injection are not affected by the use of Betaisodona® Ointment either.
Alternatives to Betaisodona® Ointment
An alternative to Betaisodona® ointment is Betaisodona® solution. It is an aqueous solution that contains the same active ingredient and only differs in consistency. It can also be used for the treatment of wounds and is also frequently used before surgical procedures to disinfect the surgical area.
There are also a large number of other preparations with a germicidal effect based on iodine from other manufacturers. An alternative to all these products are antiseptics and disinfectants that are iodine-free. There are also a large number of different active ingredients and dosage forms such as sprays, solutions or ointments. In contrast to Betaisodona® ointment, these usually unfold their effect through special alcohols or other chemical compounds that kill germs.
What other forms of Betaisodona® are there?
Betaisodona® is not only available in the form of an ointment, but also as a solution, for example. This is also used to treat wounds and can also be used for wound irrigation. Before an operation, Betaisodona® solution is often also used to disinfect the skin.
Therefore, the surgical area is often discolored brown after the operation. To kill germs on the mucous membrane in the mouth, Betaisodona® is also available in the form of an oral antiseptic. This is used for rinsing the oral cavity before surgery.
Betaisodona® wound gauze is another form of treatment for wounds such as pressure sores. This is placed on the wound and fixed with a bandage. Betaisodona® liquid soap is used for another purpose. In some hospitals it is used by surgeons to cleanse the hands of germs before an operation.
