About BETADINE®

about betadine®

Trusted Worldwide in healthcare institutions and homes for over 60 years.

OUR PRODUCTS

Healthy healing starts with Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®). Stop infections early by killing the bacteria and viruses that are the cause of the infection. Each of our Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) products are convenient to use to treat sore throats, feminine issues, minor cuts and grazes.

The choice of healthcare professionals.

BETADINE® products are widely used in hospitals, doctors, surgeries and sports medicine clinics. Healthcare professionals recognise its antiseptic function, making it a key element of their treatment plans.

With BETADINE® antiseptic products like BETADINE® Solution and First Aid spray, prevent infections early by killing the germs that cause them and protect your family. BETADINE® topical products are convenient to use and treat minor cuts and grazes.

The active ingredient of BETADINE® antiseptics products, povidone-iodine, kills germs quickly to prevent infections. Protect your family and support the healing process with this antiseptic. Individual response varies*.

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND SPEED UP HEALING

The active ingredient of BETADINE®, povidone-iodine, has proven effective in rapidly killing the bacteria and viruses that cause infections. Protect your family and speed up the healing process with Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) antiseptic.

BETADINE® Highlights

1914-1918

In the First World War, iodine was found by Alexander Fleming to reduce the incidence of gas gangrene in the wounds of soldiers when compared to carbolic acid.

1955

Povidone-iodine was first released and quickly became the universally preferred iodine disinfectant.

1960s

Povidone-iodine preparations were introduced as an iodophor and its slow release of iodine within the formula was found to reduce the sting and irritation of traditional iodine treatments.

1963

BETADINE® is registered as a trademark and launched in several international markets.

1969

BETADINE® antiseptic was chosen by NASA to wipe down Apollo 11 when it landed to sterilise the spacecraft against any space bacteria that might have hitched a ride.

iNova Pharmaceuticals is leading the way to better health by constantly searching for new, practical solutions that improve the everyday health and wellbeing of people around the world. Our portfolio of market-leading consumer health brands and prescription medicines are backed by science across key therapeutic areas including cough, cold & flu, skin care, sun care, pain management, wound care, weight management, natural health supplements among many others. Our products are distributed across our key territories in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East & Africa and Europe.