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  • 29/01/2025

I swallowed a small amount of betadine gargle by accident. Should I be worried or is it nothing to be concerned about?

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Accidentally swallowing a small amount of Betadine (povidone-iodine) gargle is unlikely to cause significant harm, but it may cause temporary gastrointestinal upset, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, due to its high iodine content

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Answered 04/07/2025

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