Betadine Concentrated Sore Throat Gargle
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Quick and easy – I have always suffered from sore throats till I found Betadine sore throat gargle. The pain disappears and makes swallowing easier. Great product Show details
Worst stuff i tried yet – Had swolen tonsils and had problems swallowing. This was given to me as "the best thing to use, tastes horrible, but numbs the throat and helps immidiatly". So i took it, now im sitting here with WAY worse pain in my throat, 0 numbness and now not just swallowing, but breathing hurts too. The taste wasnt even as bad as i expected, but the effect so far was literally only negative. Show details
Positive reviews
Perfect ! Will always keep on hand – Had bacterial tonsillitis , didn’t finish my course of 19 day antibiotics as went away so only took 7 days but felt ok , A week later throat was feeling sore, had a look was horrified to see white lumps all over my tonsils . Use the Betadine throat gargle and it was completely gone within 24 hours .It saved me another trip back to the doctor for more antibiotics . Show details
HANDS DOWN THE BEST – With covid I had a bad cough with swollen lymph nodes I took some this and it worked like magic. It went down within a couple minutes however the taste is nasty Show details
Great for coldsores too! – Good when diluted for sore throat. Also I have used it undiluted on cotton pad to dab on a coldsore, twice a day. On two occasions my sore was gone in 7 days. When I have not used it the sore lasts 2 weeks! Show details
Negative reviews
Can't keep it down – I second the dry heaving and actual vomiting this product causes me. I tried full dose on first attempt and 5 ml on 2nd with identical results. No thank you! Show details
Works well if you can bare the taste – I thought the taste wasn't bad at first until I accidently swallowed a bit and started vommiting. It did give me some relief for my throat but I won't go through that again.
Taste is unbearable – Due to the taste, was not able to take the recommended quantity and the flavour has not been made to endure this product in the mouth. It causes me to dry wretch and even vomit. So I suggest sanofi or whoever the manufacturers are, that they do something to improve and/or change the taste.
Recent reviews
Simply the best – Have had tonsilitis for days got antibiotics from Doctor have been sucking on lozenges and Betadine was the only product that helped. Not even salt water gargle could compete. This stuff is truly amazing. I can now eat thank God!! Show details
Best Throat Gargle – I’ve been using this for years. It really helps fight off throat infections and viruses. I always have some in my medicine cabinet. Tastes foul but it works a treat. Show details
Most underrated product. Ever. It’s magic for throat problems – Using it on a sore throat actually stops the throat getting worse, and when I have a cough/infection, it brings it down so quick. 12/10. Could not live without it. Show details
Highly recommended – My go-to product every time I have a sore throat! I've never tried the concentrated version, but I assume it's just as good as the other one. Would highly recommend. Show details
Taste gross, but magic potion – Eveytime I have a viral flu, this is my best friend. Does it taste horrendous? Yes. But get over it because it works! I swear by this product. Every flu attack, this gargle makes its far less miserable. Love it! Show details
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Fixes it every time – This product is amazing! I highly recommend it for fixing a sore throat! It’s a gargle so I don’t understand the problem people have with the taste. It fixes the problem for sure. Show details
Forget the Taste, It Works! – My husband had been using this product since last century and kept on recommending it to me. I couldn't get past the taste until I became subject to regular sore throats and gums due to wisdom teeth issues. I use the gargle consistently for a few days and it has always cleared up the issues before they become a real problem. I know the taste is challenging but, as it is a poison, it does limit any swallowing!
Does the work ! – Honestly it does the work, and the taste wasn’t bad, I got cured after a week though so it did take a little while but great overall definitely recommend !
Best one For Sore Throat – i have used One time.. And The severe pain in my throat dissappear.. And my throat feels totally clear and no pain.. Worth buying and using . I suggest it to everyone..
tastes gross but it works! – Betadine is a top notch product and delivers on its brand promise! I buy mine from Coles and had to move past the tase but all in all its a great product
Really works! – I've been keeping a stock of this throat gargle in my bathroom for years now. I take it each time a feel a tickle in my throat to prevent it from worsening. So far, it has been really effective and really prevents sore throat from getting worse.
Cure for illness! – I have not had an illness in years because of this product! As soon as I feel a twinge in the throat and I know it's the beginning of a cold I use the gargle and I don't get sick at all. My son got influenza A and unfortunately can't give to 6 year old and he was bad for a week. I felt unusually tired and headaches this is when I should have taken… Read more
the gargle however I took it when I felt twinge in throat. It is keeping me from getting the full blown symptoms and the virus is just in the throat. The gargle is killing it in my throat before it does more damage entering my body. LONG REVIEW BUT I SWEAR BY THIS!!!!!
for after one of those nights – I use this the morning after a particularly demanding night out when I chain smoke to the point that my throat hurts. It definitely offers much needed relief and in my opinion is a good way to be a step ahead of a really bad sore throat that could lead to more serious issues.
Works for me – I am using it first time really noticed a huge difference in pain. My doctor suggested me betadine garglr for soar throat. I dont like the taste of it but i could do anything to cure my soardthroat so i gave it a try and I am glad that i did try it. It really reduced soarness and itchyness. It leaves a cooling sensation which last for few… Read more
minutes which is really soothing. I can recommend to anyone who is looking for some relief from soar throat.
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No more pain! – My teenage son caught a cold off me. Has a sore throat. I bought Betadine Sore Throat Gargle from my local Chemist and actually convinced my son to try it...success! He said that within a few seconds his throat pain lessened and he could swallow without feeling that his throat was closed up. Will see how long he feels better for. Directions suggest taking it every 3-4 hours. Here's hoping!
Effective if taken early enough – I initially reviewed this poorly but have now used this on the first day of having a sore throat. My experience is the product is: 1) Effective - using on 1st day of sore throat. Didn't have sore throat on 2nd day. 2) Didn't work - started using after a few days of having a sore throat. No noticeable effect after 4 days' use. It is expensive and the packaging is very similar to the wound disinfectant and can easily be confused.
Awesome product – This product gave me instant relief you can feel it working immediately I don't think I would bother to use anything else after using this product. Betadine concentrated sore throat gargle is the best...period
Amazing remedy for sore throats. It really works – I was sceptical of this working. As someone who gets maybe 4 colds a winter and chronic sore throats from being run down I was always searching for that something that really works . I got this gargle and tried it . OMG it really works . I used it before going to bed and the next morning woke up with no sore throat voila! This is amazing and sure it tastes bad but hey it kills off the virus and allows you to get over an illness in no time. Show 3 replies
Great at reducing sore throats – If I get a sore throat, I get it real bad - followed by a few weeks of congestion. The Betadine throat gargle reduces the severity of my sore throat massively. I always pack it when I travel.
Betadine Sore Throat Gargle – I am sore throat prone & this product works wonder for me every time. It helps to eliminate inflammation & throat doesn't feel dry after each use. Recommended for my friends to use it too.
Always works for me! – Since I discovered betadine I've not had a single horrible sore throat! Most importantly, at the first sign or feeling of a sore throat I gargle with Betadine. Before bedtime, brush my teeth, gargle and sleep. The next day I'm 99% cured. On the 2nd day I repeat it and no more sore throat! Its that easy & quick! Great stuff!
Super Product never fails – For many years I have been a magnet for cold bugs especially after flying.. I discovered Betadine mouthwash a few years back and I travel a lot so now always gargle after a flight and have found this to be a very effective way of avoiding picking up cold virus's as there is nearly always someone coughing or sneezing on the plane.. As a result I… Read more
also tried other Betadine products like ointment for minor abrasions and the Betadine solution which cured a minor fungal problem I had with toe nails in only a few days treatment. Finally I found the Face & body wash to be very effective as I have a greasy skin and I only use it for a short periods to help keep me free from pimples and blackheads. May not suit everyone but fore me I cant speak highly enough,
Better than any medicine or losenger – I had a horrible chest infection which dried out and made my throat terribly sore. Saw a commercial for this and bought it as I was desperate for any relief, tried it and was instantly feeling better! It left a fresh, mint like feeling in the back of my throat and there was no pain, I didn't even have to gargle for 30 seconds!
Impressed – Had a killer of a sore throte and been around people with an awful cold, got this from pharmacy and in the first day used it twice and had relief
Not as good as the Lozenges – I had sore throat and by reading the reviews at this website I was under impression that this is a good medicine. I bought this from Chemist warehouse. Firstly, It has a little medicine in it and can be used only up to 9 times. Secondly it is almost double price of Lozenges. Thirdly it has a bad taste and you can hardly gargle it for more than 10… Read more
seconds which makes you feel sick.
Next day I bought some Betadine lozenges with a cheaper price and they seem to work much better.
Far better than lozenges and stuff – Every year of my life I would get a cold and it would always start the same way: raging sore throat, which would give way fairly quickly to a lengthy head cold. 4 years ago a friend recommended Betadine throat gargle and my colds have never been the same. It seems to significantly reduce the amount of my throat that gets affected by infection. The resulting headcold seems to be much milder too.
Kill those bugs in 30secs – One of the best treatment of sore throats, I use it three times daily when I have a sore throat. All those lozenges, teas etc, only relieves the pain but betadine gargle is the best. Usually takes me 2 days sore throat to go away that's including I take vit c, etc. Is expensive but we'll worth it, I only wish I bought it when I was in europe… Read more
2010, 2011 as I got really sick both times an it all started with a bad sore throat. If you can catch the sore throat early your chances of recovery is faster than if you leave it to late an develop a cold or flu an the the annoying cough.
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