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Can betadine be used after shelf life
A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Lori Langeanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
It will stain: You can use Betadine topically but must wipe it off because it is red yellow colored and will
stain underwear. It is a good disinfectant but their are... Read More
24 viewsReviewed Nov 27, 2020
A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. John Hoffmannanswered
Plastic Surgery 39 years experience
Betadine effective: Betadine is a skin disinfectant that is commonly used in surgery. It works well and only occasionally causes skin allergies or reactions.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 35 years experience
Good for cleansing: I am not sure that mercurochrome has ever been shown to be beneficial to healing despite it's widespread use. While betadine is outstanding for cleani... Read More
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Neil Hechtanswered
Podiatry 45 years experience
Foot fungus: Betadine is an iodine compound used mostly for cleansing wounds and skin areas. There are specific medications available for treatment of fungal skin ... Read More
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:

Dr. John Hoffmannanswered
Plastic Surgery 39 years experience
Usually yes: Diluted betadine solution is usually safe on a wound. It is commonly used as a disinfectant in surgery.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:

Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
I do all the time: This agent has a lot of dependible benefits.I do make an effort to remove all the residual betadine from the skin after the wound is cleaned or stitch... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:

Dr. Joseph Schifillitianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 40 years experience
No: Daily betadine douching can disrupt the normal vaginal environment. It is not for regular use. If you have a problem that is troublesome you should be... Read More
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. James Chuanswered
Endocrinology 26 years experience
Topical Betadine: Betadine is the brand name for several topical preparations (scrub, spray, swabs, pads, etc) with 5-10% povidone-iodine, a strong antiseptic, used to ... Read More
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Andrew Oswarianswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:

Dr. Anatoly Belilovskyanswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:

Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 35 years experience
Answered Aug 11, 2021
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