Hi, I am a wound care nurse in a major hospital in Queensland. We are currently treating patients with Betadene soaked material as a packing, on amputated toes gone septic and necrosis. Is there a possibility of systemic poisoning if to much Betadene are being used? Thanks Freddie
Thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. Excessive use of the chemical is hazardous. Betadin contain Iodine compound having antiseptic property . Judicious use will not case any toxicity but unnecessary use on open part of body may be harmful but do not cause poisoning .thanks.