What is Betadine Ophthalmic Prep: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Betadine Ophthalmic Prep overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Betadine

Generic Names:

  • Betadine Ophthalmic Prep

Uses:

  • Cleans your eye and skin before an eye surgery.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antiseptic

Forms:

  • Liquid

How it’s taken:

  • Into the eye

What is Betadine Ophthalmic Prep used for?

What form(s) does Betadine Ophthalmic Prep come in

  • Liquid

What are common Betadine Ophthalmic Prep doses?

  • Bottle 30ML of 5%

Common Betadine Ophthalmic Prep prescriptions

  • Betadine Ophthalmic Prep
    30ml of 5% bottle

How to take Betadine Ophthalmic Prep

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

  • The doctor will wash this medicine out of your eye once your eye is clean.

  • The doctor will wash this medicine out of your eye once your eye is clean.

  • A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Betadine Ophthalmic Prep

Betadine Ophthalmic Prep contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive this medicine if you had an allergic reaction to povidone or iodine.

Betadine Ophthalmic Prep warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a thyroid problem.

Betadine Ophthalmic Prep interactions

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a thyroid problem.

Betadine Ophthalmic Prep side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Redness, pain, swelling, or itching where the medicine was applied

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