Covidone

0.5% Povidone Iodine Throat Spray

Product Description
Generic Name: Povidone Iodine 5mg/mL (0.5% w/v) Oromucosal Solution (Throat Spray) Mint flavor.
Covidone throat spray is an antiseptic that aids in the relief of throat pain, throat swelling, or throat discomfort caused by inflammation or infection due to viruses and bacteria that results in sore throat. It is a brown 30 ml liquid contained in an amber bottle with a minty taste and distinct saltiness. A sealed sprayer is separately included.

Active Ingredient
Covidone Throat Spray contains 0.5% povidone-iodine as its active ingredient. It is a widely known broad-spectrum antiseptic.

Non-medicinal Ingredients
Covidone Throat Spray contains purified water, mint, sodium chloride, and sodium hydroxide.

Storage
Store below 30° Celsius. Once opened, keep refrigerated for one month, then discard. Do not put inside the car or expose to heat.

Missed Dose
If you missed an application, continue to use once reminded and do not double dose.

Using Covidone Throat Spray

  • Use Covidone as advised by your doctor.
  • Covidone Throat Spray may be used up to 4x per day.
  • Covidone should not be used more than 7 days consecutively unless otherwise recommended by your doctor.
  • For children below six years old, consult your doctor.
  • Consult your physician if sore throat persists for more than two days and if you have worsening symptoms like fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

When not to use Covidone Throat Spray
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient, with thyroid disease, pregnant and breastfeeding, are using hydrogen peroxide, or before and after radioiodine therapy. The use of products containing silver, taurolidine, and lithium may interact with povidone iodine and should not be used at the same time. Likewise, the concomitant use of mercury may lead to the formation of a substance that may damage the skin. Do not use it if the cap seal is broken or after the expiry date.

Directions for Use

  1. Open the bottle and unpack the spray device.
  2. Insert the sprayer into the bottle.
  3. Rotate the sprayer clockwise to tighten.
  4. Direct the nozzle toward the affected area in the throat.
  5. Apply 2-3 sprays up to 4x a day while saying “Aaah” and without breathing in (liquid may get into the lungs).
  6. Let liquid stay in the throat for 15 seconds.
  7. Spit out excess fluid. No need to rinse.
  8. Use for seven days or as prescribed by your doctor. Supervise children six years old and above.

FDA Registration No.
DRP-11064