Povidone Iodine or Betadine Work against COVID-19?

Risk of Betadine/Povidone Iodine: Does it contain Lye? Yes, but it seems to be safe still for ocular tissues and other delicate mucous membranes.

There is some concern about gargling over the counter Betadine. The concern is that it contains lye which is sodium hydroxide. Sodium hydroxide can be dangerous to the eye if splashed into the eye in high concentrations (ref 1). However, in very low amounts it appears to be very safe for ocular tissues.  Povidone iodine-containing […]

Risk of Betadine/Povidone Iodine: Does it contain Lye? Yes, but it seems to be safe still for ocular tissues and other delicate mucous membranes. Read More »

Does Povidone Iodine (ie, Betadine), Listerine, Alcohol 70% Gargles Work Against COVID-19? Video on Dr. Cremers use of diluted povidone iodine (ie Betadine) to decrease viral loads.

Since the original post below, more and more papers are coming out on the use of Povidone Iodine (ie, Betadine), Listerine Cool Mint (see paper below: Virucidal efficacy of different oral rinses against SARS–CoV–2. The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020, see below **++**), Alcohol 70% mouth gargles to prevent COVID 19 or at least decrease the viral load if exposed

Does Povidone Iodine (ie, Betadine), Listerine, Alcohol 70% Gargles Work Against COVID-19? Video on Dr. Cremers use of diluted povidone iodine (ie Betadine) to decrease viral loads. Read More »

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