Comparing Betadine vs Merthiolate
| Betadine (povidone iodine) | Merthiolate (benzalkonium chloride) |
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| Betadine (povidone iodine) | Merthiolate (benzalkonium chloride) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Betadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Topical Disinfection. Merthiolate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Betadine (povidone iodine) | More about Merthiolate (benzalkonium chloride) | ||||||||
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Betadine has an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 25% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 75% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Other povidone iodine brands include: 3M Skin and Nasal Antiseptic, Aerodine, Antisept, Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Scrub, Betadine Aerosol Spray, Betadine Antiseptic Oral Rinse, Betadine Douche, Betadine Mouthwash/Gargle, Betadine Perineal Wash Concentrate, Betadine Shampoo, Betadine Skin Cleanser, Betadine Surgi-Prep Brush, Betadine Surgical Scrub, Betadine Swabsticks, Betagen, Clinidine, Efodine, GRX-Dyne, GRX-Dyne Scrub, Hospital Antiseptic, Iodex, Recuro Vaginal, Summers Eve View more | Other benzalkonium chloride brands include: Bactine Max Wound Wash, Benza, Cold Sore Treatment, CureChrome, Cuticura, Dial Antibacterial Gold, Dial Complete Antibacterial Gold, Dial Complete Antibacterial Spring Water, Dial Complete Antibacterial White, Dial Complete Antibacterial White Tea, Eudermis, HandClens 2 in 1, Neosporin First Aid Antiseptic, Neosporin Wound Cleanser, Purell Hand Sanitizing Wipes, RevitaDERM Wound Care, Thera Antimicrobial, Zephiran Chloride View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Betadine:
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Merthiolate:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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