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Hello doctor I am moumi pal age 36 years from last week I am facing too much cough cold yesterday I started taking betadin gargel from night.. I am taking half glass of water with 10 ml solution I am taking right or wrong please suggest.. and after doing gargel my whole mouth becomes dry and burning sensation should I continue to take or stop. But I feel relief after doing gargel in this medicine..
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Hello Ma’am,
Betadine gargle is usually meant to be diluted more — your mixture (10 ml in half glass water) may be a bit strong, which is why you are feeling dryness and burning in the mouth. That’s why you should always follow the instructions on the bottle or as advised by a doctor. Relief after gargling is expected, but burning means the solution is too concentrated.
You may stop or use a more diluted solution (for example, 5 ml in a glass of water) if needed. Also, warm salt-water gargles can be a gentler option. If cough and cold continue for more than a week, or you develop high fever, it’s better to consult a doctor.
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Dilute betadine 5ml in half a glass of water and gargle or alternatively you can gargle with salt water 3 times aday.
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Solution used is one or 2 ml only.
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Take 10ml in 1 glass or 5ml in half glass of water
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if still burns then saturated salt solution for gargle
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after gargling rinse mouth again with normal water
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Take smaller quantity of betadine solution, share detailed medical history, meds taken if any.
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Betadine gargle should usually be diluted more .around 1 part Betadine in 3–4 parts water. Using it too strong can cause dryness or burning in the mouth.
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Since you are already feeling irritation, better to stop using it in that concentration. For relief, you can do warm salt water gargles instead, which are safer for frequent use.
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If cough and cold persist beyond a few days or you develop fever, throat pain, or difficulty breathing, please see a doctor for further evaluation.
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Betadine gargle can help reduce throat irritation, but it should be diluted properly to avoid dryness and burning; instead of mixing 10 ml (about 2 teaspoons) with just half a glass of water, you should dilute the same 2 teaspoons in a full glass of warm water before gargling, as this reduces irritation while still being effective. You can use it 2–3 times a day.
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If you still feel significant burning or dryness, it is better to stop and switch to warm salt water gargles (½ teaspoon salt in a glass of warm water)
Plenty of fluids,steam inhalation, and take rest
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if your cough and cold persist beyond 10–14 days, or if you develop fever, throat swelling, or breathing difficulty, please consult a doctor for further evaluation
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Take medicine for that if there is burning
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Dr. Shivendra Singh Rajput
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I understand your concern and the symptoms you’re going through. It’s always better not to start random medicines without proper guidance, because every case is different and needs personalized advice.
If you’re still feeling unwell, you can reach out to me directly for a proper consultation. I’ll guide you step by step and clear all your doubts.
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Try salt water gargel, 2-3 spoon of salt in hot water,it will have almost same effect with less or no burn.
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Visit a dentist or physician for oral cavity check up
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Dr. Badani Nijesh
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Hi , mosumi
Since u have sore throat and cough u can take betadin gargle for clearing your infection and secretion in throat and u r taking it properly , instead u can do warm saline gargle
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after u do gargle just rehydrate yourself with glass of water and u can apply glycerine too
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instead u can do warm saline gargle
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Dr. Dhruv Sachdeva
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Delhi
If it burns , take 10 ml in full cup, or 5 ml in half glass . If it atill burns after that , start with salt water gargles . That will help too. And if you are having for more than a week. You should start taking antibiotics .
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