Posted by Brandon Clouchox On September 20, 2021 at 9:30 pm
Rumors began in the United States: netizens did not hesitate to do so Recommend Betadine mouthwash To prevent infection and symptoms of COVID-19. Tips that can be dangerous and whose efficacy has not been proven. The laboratory that designs Betadine provided an answer.
Do you drink Betadine to fight Covid-19?
It’s a fairly original piece of advice that started on social networks, in the US … but not without consequences. Gradually, it is growing: more and more Americans assert that Betadine – It is often used as a disinfectant across the Atlantic, but also in France – It will be useful in the fight against Covid-19.
According to several American media outlets, many people opposed to the vaccine are promoting the “benefits” of this method: Swallow the product and rinse your mouth with it to prevent the virus.
Anti-vaccinators are now experimenting with fighting Covid by taking Betadine, a topical antibacterial solution used for cuts and scrapes and in lotion. Betadine is highly toxic and toxic when ingested.
– MeidasTouch.com (MeidasTouch) September 13, 2021
Translation : « Vaccines now test the fight against Covid by taking Betadine, a topical antibacterial solution used on cuts, scrapes and washing. Betadine is highly toxic and toxic when ingested », cited MeidasTouch.
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There is no evidence of efficacy
In the instructions for use of Betadine, the product is clear, it is used for ” Antiseptic for superficial and non-severe wounds or burns, Adjunct topical treatment for infections of the skin and mucous membranes that are infected or at risk of infection and as an antiseptic for the skin at the surgical site ».
According to BFMTV, Betadine should not be drunk. Swallow the latter can be responsible for Headache, fever or vomiting. On the other hand, it is worth noting the presence of a drinkable version of Betadine: it is also less concentrated than that used for wounds and burns. It should not be swallowed except that it helps relieve a sore throat with mouthwash.
The American laboratory, the manufacturer of Betadine, replies on its website: Avrio Health remembers that product It was not designed for the purpose of fighting Covid-19. It should only be used For the treatment of cuts, burns and minor scrapes ».
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