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Betadine

American  
[bey-tuh-dahyn, bee-] / ˈbeɪ təˌdaɪn, ˈbi- /
Pharmacology, Trademark.
  1. a brand name for povidone-iodine.


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Anti-vaccine advocates have promoted Betadine, a povidone-iodine antiseptic used to clean cuts or as a gargle for sore throats.

From Salon Dec. 9, 2021

Like many myths about COVID-19 drugs, the idea that Betadine is a viable treatment grew from shaky scientific evidence and was perpetuated by seemingly authoritative figures on social media.

From Salon Sep. 29, 2021

We shall leave aside the multiple symbolic interpretations of the pencil, which was kindly returned to me, snapped in the middle and stained with Betadine.

From New York Times Apr. 12, 2021

She was pretty sure something was up when they slathered her, neck to belly, with iodine-smelly Betadine.

From Washington Post Sep. 30, 2019

First, he grabbed Betadine to clean the wound.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby

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