Betadine and Device expulsion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Device expulsion is reported as a side effect among people who take Betadine (povidone-iodine), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Mirena, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Device expulsion when taking Betadine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,949 people who have side effects when taking Betadine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Betadine?

Betadine has active ingredients of povidone-iodine. eHealthMe is studying from 2,972 Betadine users. Check the latest studies of Betadine.

What is Device expulsion?

Device expulsion is found to be associated with 267 drugs and 502 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Device expulsion.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 02, 2026

2,949 people reported to have side effects when taking Betadine.
Among them, 21 people (0.71%) have Device expulsion.

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Betadine when they have Device expulsion? *

What is the gender of people who have Device expulsion when taking Betadine? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Device expulsion when taking Betadine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Betadine? *

Mirena: 15 people, 71.43%
Skyla: 3 people, 14.29%
Nexplanon: 3 people, 14.29%
Cytotec: 2 people, 9.52%
Vitamin D3: 2 people, 9.52%
Tylenol W/ Codeine No. 3: 2 people, 9.52%
Tylenol: 2 people, 9.52%
Synthroid: 2 people, 9.52%
Zoloft: 1 person, 4.76%
Depo-Provera: 1 person, 4.76%

What are other side effects people have besides Device expulsion? *

Genital Haemorrhage (bleeding from genital): 10 people, 47.62%
Abdominal Pain Lower: 6 people, 28.57%
Vaginal Bleeding: 5 people, 23.81%
Device Dislocation: 5 people, 23.81%
Vaginal Discharge: 4 people, 19.05%
Menstruation Irregular: 4 people, 19.05%
Post Procedural Discomfort: 3 people, 14.29%
Abdominal Distension: 3 people, 14.29%
Abdominal Pain: 3 people, 14.29%
Procedural Pain: 3 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 18 people, 85.71%
Heavy Or Prolong Menstrual Bleeding: 3 people, 14.29%
Anaesthesia: 2 people, 9.52%
Postmenopausal Haemorrhage (post-menopausal bleeding): 1 person, 4.76%
Post Procedural Complication: 1 person, 4.76%
Menstruation Irregular: 1 person, 4.76%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Device expulsion:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Device expulsion:

Device expulsion (502 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on povidone-iodine (the active ingredients of Betadine) and Betadine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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