Betadine and Ocular hyperaemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ocular hyperaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Betadine (povidone-iodine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Bss, and have Diabetic retinal oedema.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ocular hyperaemia 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 Ocular hyperaemia?

Ocular hyperaemia (an abnormally large amount of blood in eye) is found to be associated with 1,354 drugs and 1,500 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ocular hyperaemia.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

2,949 people reported to have side effects when taking Betadine.
Among them, 77 people (2.61%) have Ocular hyperaemia.

Among these 77 people:

How long have people been on Betadine when they have Ocular hyperaemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Ocular hyperaemia when taking Betadine? *

female: 67.61 %
male: 32.39 %

What is the age of people who have Ocular hyperaemia when taking Betadine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Betadine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ocular hyperaemia? *

Eye Pain: 48 people, 62.34%
Corneal Oedema (corneal swelling): 32 people, 41.56%
Lacrimation Increased: 28 people, 36.36%
Endophthalmitis (inflammation of the internal coats of the eye): 27 people, 35.06%
Eye Irritation: 27 people, 35.06%
Hypopyon (pus in the eye): 27 people, 35.06%
Visual Acuity Reduced (reduced clearness of vision): 24 people, 31.17%
Vision Blurred: 24 people, 31.17%
Eye Oedema (swelling or thickening of the macula, the area of the retina responsible for central vision): 21 people, 27.27%
Punctate Keratitis (inflammation of the cornea with tiny spots): 15 people, 19.48%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetic Retinopathy (damage to the retina caused by complications of diabetes): 9 people, 11.69%
Diabetic Retinal Oedema (excessive build-up of fluid in the retina due to diabetes): 9 people, 11.69%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 5 people, 6.49%
Diabetic Eye Disease: 4 people, 5.19%
Macular Degeneration (painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision): 4 people, 5.19%
Retinal Oedema (swelling of retina): 3 people, 3.90%
Choroidal Neovascularisation (creation of new blood vessels in vascular layer of eye): 3 people, 3.90%
Anaesthesia: 2 people, 2.60%
Cystoid Macular Oedema (fluid accumulation after cataract surgery): 2 people, 2.60%
Retinal Vessel Occlusion (a blockage in one of the small arteries): 2 people, 2.60%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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).

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