Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, in rare instances, Betadine Vaginal may cause allergy. It could be manifested as a rash, an itch, a swelling around the mouth, on lips, tongue or throat, wheezing, sneezing, etc. If you develop any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately. 

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Betadine Vaginal is not an antibiotic. It is an antiseptic. It is used against fungi, yeast, bacteria, and protozoans. It is also used as a disinfectant for cleaning the equipment. It is used extensively as an antiseptic because of its good safety, efficacy and tolerability profile. It is broad-spectrum in nature and doesn't have the complication of resistance developing to it. 

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Betadine Vaginal is suitable for a fungal infection. Fungal infections can be managed by using a topical treatment and adhering to it, by washing the skin with slightly warm water and an antifungal soap or a wash, by keeping the skin dry, by daily washing the towel, bedsheet and the clothes, by not wearing tight clothes, etc.

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Betadine Vaginal is used for open wounds since last few decades. It remains a favorite agent for use as an antiseptic and as a wound-healing agent because of its safety, tolerability, and efficacy. Betadine Vaginal has a broad spectrum of activity, has reduced cell toxicity, low incidence of resistance has anti-inflammatory property, and is able to penetrate biofilms (cluster of microorganisms attached to the cell surface).

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Betadine Vaginal can be used on the burns. The probability of a microbial infection is very high in burns because of which the partial thickness burn wounds can get transformed into full thickness burns which can have grave consequences. Betadine Vaginal has been found out to be very effective in burn healing.