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Bictofine Gargle Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

POVIDONE IODINE-2%W/V

Uses:

Skin infections, Cuts, Scrapes, and Burns.

Medicinal Benefits:

Bictofine Gargle is an antiseptic and disinfectant used to treat and prevent skin infections in minor burns, lacerations (deep cuts in the skin), cuts, and abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off). It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Bictofine Gargle is effective against bacteria (gram-positive and gram-negative, including antibiotic-resistant and antiseptic-resistant strains), fungi, viruses, and protozoa.

FAQs

Bictofine Gargle works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. As a small molecule, Iodine in Bictofine Gargle can easily penetrate microorganisms and oxidises essential proteins, nucleotides, and fatty acids, leading to cell death.

Bictofine Gargle is for external use only. Do not swallow or put Bictofine Gargle in the eyes. Please read the instructions leaflet of Bictofine Gargle carefully before using. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your condition.

Bictofine Gargle is not recommended for use if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or treatment involving radioactive iodine. Bictofine Gargle should not be used before or after radioiodine scintigraphy or radioiodine treatment of thyroid carcinoma. In such conditions, please consult your doctor before using Bictofine Gargle .

Bictofine Gargle may interfere with thyroid function tests due to iodine absorption. Please consult your doctor before starting Bictofine Gargle if you have any history of thyroid problems. Bictofine Gargle may also show false-positive lab results, such as tests with toluidine or gum guaiac, to determine haemoglobin or glucose in the stool or the urine.

Please consult your doctor if you are using any other topical medicines before starting Bictofine Gargle . However, products containing enzymatic component, alkali, mercury, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid, and taurolidine may interact with Bictofine Gargle and should not be used simultaneously.