Infection Control in Burns Prof. (Dr.) - Health Asia

POVIDONE IODINE OINTMENT (BETADINE):
It has broad spectrum of antibacterial and antifungal
activities . It is available as 10% ointment or as an
aerosol spray. Its active antibacterial ingredient is
Iodine. Betadineointment can be used effectively in both
the open and closed techniques. Robson (1979) has
shown that it is most effective when applied 6 hourly.
DISADVANTAGES:
Causes pain on application (but less as compared to
mafenide)
It may be absorbed systemically and can lead to
metabolic acidosis and renal failure and also suppress
normal lymphocyte response.