Side effects

As with any medicine, Betaisodona wound gel may also cause side effects, but these are usually less common. These include hypersensitivity reactions, i.e. allergic reactions of the skin. These manifest themselves by redness, itching or blisters on the skin.

Allergic general reactions with drop in blood pressure, shortness of breath or swelling of the skin and mucous membrane (so-called angioedema) are very rare but serious side effects. In addition, patients who are prone to this can develop hyperthyroidism. When applied over a large area, as in the case of burns, disturbances of the electrolyte balance can occur, which can possibly lead to damage to the kidney and impairment of its function up to kidney failure. Indications of this are a decrease in urine volume, water retention, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat as well as other symptoms. If these or other side effects occur when using Betaisodona Wound Gel, discontinue use and consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Interaction with other drugs

If several drugs are used at the same time, there may be interactions. Betaisodona wound gel also has interactions with other medicines. The simultaneous use of Betaisodona Wound Gel should be clarified with a doctor or pharmacist in advance.

Betaisodona Wound Gel with hydrogen peroxide or other disinfectants should not be used at the same time, as this may reduce the effectiveness. It should also not be used with preparations containing mercury, as corrosive compounds may be formed. Use together with octenidine-containing preparations can lead to discolouration.

Betaisodona gel should also not be used with taurolidine, a chemotherapeutic agent against fungi and bacteria. If lithium is taken over a long period of time, the gel should only be used for a short time. In addition, the effectiveness of Betaisodona Gel is reduced by protein, blood or pus components. The local application of Betaisodona wound gel does not reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. The effect of the pill is therefore not impaired.

When should I not use Betaisodona?

Betaisodona can usually be used for treatment of infectious skin diseases. An exception is the rare chronic disease dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring. Betaisodona wound gel should not be used if there is hypersensitivity to iodine.

The iodine-containing preparation should also not be used in cases of hyperthyroidism or before and after radioiodine therapy. The gel should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to the active substance povidone-iodine or one of the other ingredients. In case of pregnancy and lactation, the use of the gel must be clarified with the doctor or pharmacist beforehand.

There is a risk of hyperthyroidism in the unborn child. Iodine can also cause hyperthyroidism in the child while breastfeeding. It should only be used in newborn babies and children on the doctor’s instructions.

Pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding should consult their doctor or pharmacist for advice on the use of any medication. Betaisodona Wound Gel should only be used as directed, as the active ingredient iodine can also be transferred to the child via the placenta or breast milk, especially when used over a large area. This can lead to hyperthyroidism. The thyroid function of both mother and infant should be monitored.