Do not use Betadine Antiseptic Spray: if you are allergic to povidone or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.

For moderately severe open wounds, the safest and most effective over-the-counter (OTC) antiseptics include iodine, biguanides, and peroxides. Antiseptics are chemical solutions applied topically to ...