Betadine Concentrated Sore Throat Gargle Questions & Answers

gosh darn i had this same problem just today

I actually figured it out, iodine turns blue-black when there is presence of carbohydrates. So.... My conclusion is we recently just ate

I've never tried using a tissue. When you spat it after, was it still the normal brownish colour?

Yes it’s still the normal colour when I spat it out

Probably something in the tissue reacted with it. I believe there is iodine in betadine which is blue

You will get sick. Dont swallow. U’ll vomit it out. Been there done that

I experienced the same. Someone knows why?

I had that few times right after eating. Iodine in betadine reacts with starch, which is digested in the mouth with amylase. This makes those content that was digested in your mouth turn black

I had the same just now. Does any one know why?

Did you happen to chew vitamin C tablets before gargling? Vitamin C does turn Betadine clear

Shouldn't really hurt you, generally iodine is harmless as your body uses it in many functions and it would take a massive dose to hit toxic levels, they used to give massive doses of iodine to treat many illnesses before antibiotics. There is also some sort of alcohol / derivative component that doesn't seem listed on the label though which may not be too good to consume large quantities of (but small doses probably wouldn't hurt).

I wouldn't go putting a throat gargle on a open wound ( it's not iodine for specifically for that purpose ) - instead I would recommend to seek professional advice from a medical professional such as doctor or if the cut isn't too bad, a nurse or the pharmacist at the local chemist should be able to help though, as wounds can easily become infected - I would advise a journey to the doctor.

It’s different concentration or strength. Better get the one specificly designed for open wound.

It would probably have the same effect but would sting quite badly because it seems to have some other ingredients (not just iodine). These aren't listed on the label but from taste it seems to be some sort of alcohol.

I think betadine is for mainly sore throats You have a few options - that's if you've already tried benadryl for dry cough syrup 1. Go buy and use codral from behind the chemist counter but, be aware - you will have to produce your drivers licence as the ingredients are sometimes used for bad things

2. Have some fisherman's friend menthol lozenges - don't bother with the green ones - only the yellow and the white pack ones as they provide a good heat

If symptoms persist - I would recommend to go to the doctor.

It cant hurt to try and see if it feels good. I myself don't have allergies so unsure. Chemist best place to ask and tell your symptoms.

It seems like you could benefit from one of those rock salt room businesses as this should help your condition greatly but, to directly answer your question - the doctor's suggestions shouldn't do you any harm however, I would recommend to buy some spring water from Europe and drink just under a litre an hour for at least 3 days straight and see if that helps

Brian - what qualifications have you to suggest this solution? And why spring water from Europe? Mountains source? Drinking almost a litre an hour for 3 days sounds weird!! My insufficiency continues as do the infections.

Thanks for your answer.

Nen

Bottled water should be alright as well but, it's not as good. The human system can handle up to 900 mils of water each hour .

No - I'm not a medical professional

Anyway, best of luck

Thanks Brian - I printed out my question and your answer and read it to my specialist who visited me yesterday. He was concerned about the amount of water and like me wondered about the reason for European water. Are you a chemist? Thanks for your best wishes.

Nen

Water from the Mediterranean and Europe are usually sourced from spring water actual sources. Unfortunately water from the tap is full of chemicals and being placed through so many pipes it's not too good when gets to the tap. Bottled water is filtered normal water.

As for the volume of water - 500 to 600 mils every hour consumed should be alright but, not before sleepy time of course

OK thanks Brian. I do have a good filtration system here at home and the water has most impurities and nasty chemicals removed thank goodness. Do you know that IgA is an immunoglobulin that protects mucosal surfaces and helps prevent infections. Not many people are badly affected by having a very low one, but some are and I'm one of the few unfortunately. I am having the gargle once a day now. This latest infection has stayed in my throat and hasn't moved to my chest - but we are watching it. Have not tried a rock salt room - my doctor doesn't let me go out a lot, not even to family parties. People who have been sick have to be well for 7 to 10 days before I can see them....Nen

No they don't have kids because you can't swallow it..must gargle then spit out. Most kids couldn't gargle or may swallow it. It is that good that to be honest I will get my 6 year old to gargle it..since I've seen him gargle bath water he will be able to do it! It is not recommended I would assume though. I can't see an age on the bottle.