Betadine Concentrated Sore Throat Gargle Questions & Answers

I've never tried using a tissue. When you spat it after, was it still the normal brownish colour?

Yes it’s still the normal colour when I spat it out

You will get sick. Dont swallow. U’ll vomit it out. Been there done that

I experienced the same. Someone knows why?

I had that few times right after eating. Iodine in betadine reacts with starch, which is digested in the mouth with amylase. This makes those content that was digested in your mouth turn black

Shouldn't really hurt you, generally iodine is harmless as your body uses it in many functions and it would take a massive dose to hit toxic levels, they used to give massive doses of iodine to treat many illnesses before antibiotics. There is also some sort of alcohol / derivative component that doesn't seem listed on the label though which may not be too good to consume large quantities of (but small doses probably wouldn't hurt).

I wouldn't go putting a throat gargle on a open wound ( it's not iodine for specifically for that purpose ) - instead I would recommend to seek professional advice from a medical professional such as doctor or if the cut isn't too bad, a nurse or the pharmacist at the local chemist should be able to help though, as wounds can easily become infected - I would advise a journey to the doctor.

It’s different concentration or strength. Better get the one specificly designed for open wound.

It would probably have the same effect but would sting quite badly because it seems to have some other ingredients (not just iodine). These aren't listed on the label but from taste it seems to be some sort of alcohol.

I think betadine is for mainly sore throats
You have a few options - that's if you've already tried benadryl for dry cough syrup
1. Go buy and use codral from behind the chemist counter but, be aware - you will have to produce your drivers licence as the ingredients are sometimes used for bad things
2. Have some fisherman's friend menthol lozenges - don't bother with the green ones - only the yellow and the white pack ones as they provide a good heat
If symptoms persist - I would recommend to go to the doctor.

It cant hurt to try and see if it feels good. I myself don't have allergies so unsure. Chemist best place to ask and tell your symptoms.

It seems like you could benefit from one of those rock salt room businesses as this should help your condition greatly but, to directly answer your question - the doctor's suggestions shouldn't do you any harm however, I would recommend to buy some spring water from Europe and drink just under a litre an hour for at least 3 days straight and see if that helps

Brian - what qualifications have you to suggest this solution? And why spring water from Europe? Mountains source? Drinking almost a litre an hour for 3 days sounds weird!! My insufficiency continues as do the infections.
Thanks for your answer.
Nen

Bottled water should be alright as well but, it's not as good. The human system can handle up to 900 mils of water each hour .
No - I'm not a medical professional
Anyway, best of luck

No they don't have kids because you can't swallow it..must gargle then spit out. Most kids couldn't gargle or may swallow it.
It is that good that to be honest I will get my 6 year old to gargle it..since I've seen him gargle bath water he will be able to do it! It is not recommended I would assume though. I can't see an age on the bottle.

Hi Glenda, you may wish to contact the manufacturer Sanofi-aventis.... All the bottle label of the Concentrated gargle states "contains povidone-iodine 7.5% w/v Equivalent to 0.75% w/v available Iodine". Good luck!

The box does state that it has Saccharin. I'm also allergic to artificial sweeteners but I'm able to use this since it's not being swallowed. I've had no reaction to it.

If your doctor suggested it then I imagine it would be. I can't see why not. There is a fair bit of Iodine in the wash but you are not swallowing it so it should be ok.

I was advised the same while pregnant with twins as I couldn't have anything else. Since you're not swallowing it the amount of iodine you're allowing into your body is negligible. You would be fine.

That is something you will probably need to refer to a medical professional for advice. Alternatively I would suggest speaking with the drug company customer service team.

No my sister has thyroid issues and is sick alot because it is so out of whack but you can't use it with this problem.

Yes it would be the mucus that collected as there is nothing solid as such in Betadine. Hope that answers your question. Good luck.