Drug details
Betadine (povidone-iodine surgical scrub)
type of Antiseptics, Topical
Betadine Surgical Scrub (povidone-iodine solution) is an antiseptic used to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause skin infection, for handwashing to reduce bacteria on the skin, and to significantly reduce the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- prolonged exposure to wet solution may cause irritation or, rarely, severe skin reactions.